North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School vs Westwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 308 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School
New Sharon · Public high · Grades 7–12
275 students
Westwood High School
Sloan · Public high · Grades 7–12
275 students
| Measure | North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School New Sharon, Iowa | Westwood High School Sloan, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #179 of 319 | #244 of 319 |
| National rank | #2568 of 16,910 | #4273 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 275 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | New Sharon | Sloan |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 66.1).
- •Westwood High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Westwood High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 36%).
- •North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 21.2).
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 Mahaska Jr-Sr High School better than Westwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School ranks higher (73.1 vs 66.1 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 Mahaska Jr-Sr High School and Westwood High School?
About 308 km in a straight line, between New Sharon and Sloan in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School: 275. Westwood High School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School and Westwood High School rank in Iowa?
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School is 179th of 319 and Westwood High School is 244th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).