Missouri Valley High School vs Tri-Center High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Missouri Valley High School
Missouri Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
228 students
Tri-Center High School
Neola · Public high · Grades 9–12
225 students
| Measure | Missouri Valley High School Missouri Valley, Iowa | Tri-Center High School Neola, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #174 of 319 | #176 of 319 |
| National rank | #2509 of 16,910 | #2549 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 228 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Missouri Valley | Neola |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.3 vs 73.2).
- •Tri-Center High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 39%).
- •Missouri Valley High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.1).
- •Missouri Valley High School is the larger school with 228 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 Missouri Valley High School better than Tri-Center High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Missouri Valley High School and Tri-Center High School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Missouri Valley and Neola in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Missouri Valley High School: 228. Tri-Center High School: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Missouri Valley High School and Tri-Center High School rank in Iowa?
Missouri Valley High School is 174th of 319 and Tri-Center High School is 176th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).