North High School vs West Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 409 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
West Senior High School
Iowa City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,514 students
| Measure | North High School Sioux City, Iowa | West Senior High School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #312 of 319 | #199 of 319 |
| National rank | #10529 of 16,910 | #2875 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,529 | 1,514 |
| Enrollment | 1,529 | 1,514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 73% |
| city | Sioux City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 41.8).
- •West Senior High School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 43%).
- •West Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •West Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 63.2%).
- •West Senior High School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 20.4).
- •North High School is the larger school with 1,529 students compared with 1,514.
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 West Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Senior High School ranks higher (71.8 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 West Senior High School?
About 409 km in a straight line, between Sioux City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North High School: 1,529. West Senior High School: 1,514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North High School and West Senior High School rank in Iowa?
North High School is 312th of 319 and West Senior High School is 199th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).