North Cedar Jr/Sr High School vs Tipton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Cedar Jr/Sr High School
Clarence · Public high · Grades 7–12
243 students
Tipton High School
Tipton · Public high · Grades 9–12
302 students
| Measure | North Cedar Jr/Sr High School Clarence, Iowa | Tipton High School Tipton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #167 of 319 | #120 of 319 |
| National rank | #2365 of 16,910 | #1606 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 243 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Clarence | Tipton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tipton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 73.9).
- •Tipton High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Tipton High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Tipton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 44.4%).
- •North Cedar Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.9).
- •Tipton High School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 243.
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 North Cedar Jr/Sr High School better than Tipton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Tipton High School ranks higher (77.8 vs 73.9 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 North Cedar Jr/Sr High School and Tipton High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Clarence and Tipton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Cedar Jr/Sr High School: 243. Tipton High School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Cedar Jr/Sr High School and Tipton High School rank in Iowa?
North Cedar Jr/Sr High School is 167th of 319 and Tipton High School is 120th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).