Knoxville High School vs Melcher-Dallas High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knoxville High School
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
508 students
Melcher-Dallas High School
Melcher · Public high · Grades 7–12
151 students
| Measure | Knoxville High School Knoxville, Iowa | Melcher-Dallas High School Melcher, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 319 | #274 of 319 |
| National rank | #2360 of 16,910 | #5311 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 508 | 151 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 49.5% |
| city | Knoxville | Melcher |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knoxville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 61.9).
- •Knoxville High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 49.5%).
- •Knoxville High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 49.5%).
- •Melcher-Dallas High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 37.8%).
- •Melcher-Dallas High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.4).
- •Knoxville High School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 151.
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 Knoxville High School better than Melcher-Dallas High School?
On the Success Index (US), Knoxville High School ranks higher (73.9 vs 61.9 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 Knoxville High School and Melcher-Dallas High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Melcher in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knoxville High School: 508. Melcher-Dallas High School: 151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knoxville High School and Melcher-Dallas High School rank in Iowa?
Knoxville High School is 166th of 319 and Melcher-Dallas High School is 274th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).