Longfellow Elementary vs Marion High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
254 students
Marion High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
735 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary Marion, Iowa | Marion High School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #493 of 654 | #134 of 319 |
| National rank | #14990 of 50,301 | #1828 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 254 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 64.7).
- •Marion High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 42.5%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.3).
- •Marion High School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 254.
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 Longfellow Elementary better than Marion High School?
On the Success Index (US), Marion High School ranks higher (76.6 vs 64.7 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 Longfellow Elementary and Marion High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary: 254. Marion High School: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary and Marion High School rank in Iowa?
Longfellow Elementary is 493rd of 654 and Marion High School is 134th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).