Kingsley-Pierson High School vs Woodbury Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 13 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
Woodbury Central High School
Moville · Public high · Grades 9–12
190 students
| Measure | Kingsley-Pierson High School Kingsley, Iowa | Woodbury Central High School Moville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #24 of 319 | #17 of 319 |
| National rank | #559 of 16,910 | #503 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 141 | 190 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 190 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 84.5% |
| city | Kingsley | Moville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.9 vs 86.5).
- •Kingsley-Pierson High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 84.5%).
- •Kingsley-Pierson High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 84.5%).
- •Woodbury Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 29.8%).
- •Woodbury Central High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.8).
- •Woodbury Central High School is the larger school with 190 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 Woodbury Central High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kingsley-Pierson High School and Woodbury Central High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Kingsley and Moville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kingsley-Pierson High School: 141. Woodbury Central High School: 190. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kingsley-Pierson High School and Woodbury Central High School rank in Iowa?
Kingsley-Pierson High School is 24th of 319 and Woodbury Central High School is 17th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).