Northwest High School vs Radiant Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest High School
Waukee · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,574 students
Radiant Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
273 students
| Measure | Northwest High School Waukee, Iowa | Radiant Elementary School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #249 of 319 | #202 of 654 |
| National rank | #4467 of 16,910 | #4791 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,574 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 1,574 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Waukee | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Radiant Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 65.3).
- •Northwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 30.4%).
- •Radiant Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 21.6).
- •Northwest High School is the larger school with 1,574 students compared with 273.
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 Northwest High School better than Radiant Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Radiant Elementary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 65.3 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 Northwest High School and Radiant Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Waukee and Urbandale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High School: 1,574. Radiant Elementary School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High School and Radiant Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Northwest High School is 249th of 319 and Radiant Elementary School is 202nd of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).