Newton Senior High School vs Pella High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Senior High School
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
806 students
Pella High School
Pella · Public high · Grades 9–12
801 students
| Measure | Newton Senior High School Newton, Iowa | Pella High School Pella, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #222 of 319 | #30 of 319 |
| National rank | #3438 of 16,910 | #641 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 806 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| city | Newton | Pella |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pella High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 69.5).
- •Pella High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Pella High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Pella High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 42.6%).
- •Pella High School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.8).
- •Newton Senior High School is the larger school with 806 students compared with 801.
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 Newton Senior High School better than Pella High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pella High School ranks higher (85.0 vs 69.5 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 Newton Senior High School and Pella High School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Newton and Pella in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton Senior High School: 806. Pella High School: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton Senior High School and Pella High School rank in Iowa?
Newton Senior High School is 222nd of 319 and Pella High School is 30th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).