Monticello High School vs Roland-Story High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 199 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monticello High School
Monticello · Public high · Grades 9–12
320 students
Roland-Story High School
Story City · Public high · Grades 9–12
317 students
| Measure | Monticello High School Monticello, Iowa | Roland-Story High School Story City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #49 of 319 | #31 of 319 |
| National rank | #802 of 16,910 | #659 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 320 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Monticello | Story City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roland-Story High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 83.7).
- •Roland-Story High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Roland-Story High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Roland-Story High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 30.9%).
- •Monticello High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.9).
- •Monticello High School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 317.
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 Monticello High School better than Roland-Story High School?
On the Success Index (US), Roland-Story High School ranks higher (84.8 vs 83.7 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 Monticello High School and Roland-Story High School?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Monticello and Story City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monticello High School: 320. Roland-Story High School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monticello High School and Roland-Story High School rank in Iowa?
Monticello High School is 49th of 319 and Roland-Story High School is 31st of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).