Northwest High School vs Waukee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 3.3 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
Waukee High School
Waukee · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,375 students
| Measure | Northwest High School Waukee, Iowa | Waukee High School Waukee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #249 of 319 | #100 of 319 |
| National rank | #4467 of 16,910 | #1437 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 1,574 | 1,375 |
| Enrollment | 1,574 | 1,375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 80% |
| Math proficiency | – | 74% |
| city | Waukee | Waukee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waukee High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 65.3).
- •Northwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 23%).
- •Waukee High School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 21.6).
- •Northwest High School is the larger school with 1,574 students compared with 1,375.
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 Waukee High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waukee High School ranks higher (79.0 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 Waukee High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Waukee and Waukee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High School: 1,574. Waukee High School: 1,375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High School and Waukee High School rank in Iowa?
Northwest High School is 249th of 319 and Waukee High School is 100th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).