Melcher-Dallas Elementary vs Melcher-Dallas High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melcher-Dallas Elementary
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
157 students
Melcher-Dallas High School
Melcher · Public high · Grades 7–12
151 students
| Measure | Melcher-Dallas Elementary Dallas, Iowa | Melcher-Dallas High School Melcher, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #568 of 654 | #274 of 319 |
| National rank | #19796 of 50,301 | #5311 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 157 | 151 |
| Enrollment | 157 | 151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 49.5% |
| city | Dallas | Melcher |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melcher-Dallas High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 57.7).
- •Melcher-Dallas High School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 47%).
- •Melcher-Dallas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49.5%).
- •Melcher-Dallas High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 38.9%).
- •Melcher-Dallas High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.3).
- •Melcher-Dallas Elementary is the larger school with 157 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 Melcher-Dallas Elementary better than Melcher-Dallas High School?
On the Success Index (US), Melcher-Dallas High School ranks higher (61.9 vs 57.7 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 Melcher-Dallas Elementary and Melcher-Dallas High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Melcher in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melcher-Dallas Elementary: 157. Melcher-Dallas High School: 151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melcher-Dallas Elementary and Melcher-Dallas High School rank in Iowa?
Melcher-Dallas Elementary is 568th of 654 and Melcher-Dallas High School is 274th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).