Northwest High School vs Trailridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.4 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
Trailridge School
Waukee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
| Measure | Northwest High School Waukee, Iowa | Trailridge School Waukee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 319 | #191 of 239 |
| National rank | #4467 of 16,910 | #4545 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,574 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 1,574 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 12.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Waukee | Waukee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 64.3).
- •Northwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 12.1%).
- •Trailridge School does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.6).
- •Northwest High School is the larger school with 1,574 students compared with 754.
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 Trailridge School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest High School ranks higher (65.3 vs 64.3 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 Trailridge School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Waukee and Waukee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High School: 1,574. Trailridge School: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High School and Trailridge School rank in Iowa?
Northwest High School is 249th of 319 and Trailridge School is 191st of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).