Kingsley-Pierson High School vs Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 295 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsley-Pierson High School
Kingsley · Public high · Grades 9–12
141 students
Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School
Bussey · Public high · Grades 7–12
142 students
| Measure | Kingsley-Pierson High School Kingsley, Iowa | Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School Bussey, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 319 | #268 of 319 |
| National rank | #559 of 16,910 | #5083 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 141 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 47% |
| city | Kingsley | Bussey |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingsley-Pierson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 62.9).
- •Kingsley-Pierson High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 47%).
- •Kingsley-Pierson High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 62%).
- •Kingsley-Pierson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 42.3%).
- •Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.8).
- •Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 141.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kingsley-Pierson High School better than Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kingsley-Pierson High School ranks higher (85.9 vs 62.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kingsley-Pierson High School and Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School?
About 295 km in a straight line, between Kingsley and Bussey in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kingsley-Pierson High School: 141. Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kingsley-Pierson High School and Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School rank in Iowa?
Kingsley-Pierson High School is 24th of 319 and Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School is 268th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).