Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School vs Norwalk Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School
Martensdale · Public high · Grades 7–12
225 students
Norwalk Senior High School
Norwalk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,035 students
| Measure | Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School Martensdale, Iowa | Norwalk Senior High School Norwalk, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #123 of 319 | #53 of 319 |
| National rank | #1648 of 16,910 | #874 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 225 | 1,035 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 1,035 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 84% |
| city | Martensdale | Norwalk |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwalk Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 77.5).
- •Norwalk Senior High School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 72%).
- •Norwalk Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Norwalk Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 26.7%).
- •Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.7).
- •Norwalk Senior High School is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 225.
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 Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School better than Norwalk Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Norwalk Senior High School ranks higher (83.0 vs 77.5 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 Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School and Norwalk Senior High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Martensdale and Norwalk in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School: 225. Norwalk Senior High School: 1,035. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School and Norwalk Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School is 123rd of 319 and Norwalk Senior High School is 53rd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).