North High School vs Northwest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 230 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North High School
Sioux City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,529 students
Northwest High School
Waukee · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,574 students
| Measure | North High School Sioux City, Iowa | Northwest High School Waukee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 319 | #249 of 319 |
| National rank | #10529 of 16,910 | #4467 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 1,529 | 1,574 |
| Enrollment | 1,529 | 1,574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | – |
| city | Sioux City | Waukee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 41.8).
- •Northwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 63.2%).
- •North High School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.6).
- •Northwest High School is the larger school with 1,574 students compared with 1,529.
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 High School better than Northwest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest High School ranks higher (65.3 vs 41.8 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 High School and Northwest High School?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Sioux City and Waukee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North High School: 1,529. Northwest High School: 1,574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North High School and Northwest High School rank in Iowa?
North High School is 312th of 319 and Northwest High School is 249th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).