Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School vs Tri-Center High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 155 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
Tri-Center High School
Neola · Public high · Grades 9–12
225 students
| Measure | Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School Martensdale, Iowa | Tri-Center High School Neola, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #123 of 319 | #176 of 319 |
| National rank | #1648 of 16,910 | #2549 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 225 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 54.5% |
| city | Martensdale | Neola |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 73.2).
- •Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 54.5%).
- •Tri-Center High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 67%).
- •Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 30.2%).
- •Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
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 Tri-Center High School?
On the Success Index (US), Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School ranks higher (77.5 vs 73.2 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 Tri-Center High School?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Martensdale and Neola in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School: 225. Tri-Center High School: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School and Tri-Center High School rank in Iowa?
Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School is 123rd of 319 and Tri-Center High School is 176th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).