Northwest High School vs Waukee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.7 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 Middle School
Waukee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
867 students
| Measure | Northwest High School Waukee, Iowa | Waukee Middle School Waukee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #249 of 319 | #2 of 239 |
| National rank | #4467 of 16,910 | #144 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,574 | 867 |
| Enrollment | 1,574 | 867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 87% |
| Math proficiency | – | 89% |
| city | Waukee | Waukee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waukee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.6 vs 65.3).
- •Northwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 16%).
- •Waukee Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 21.6).
- •Northwest High School is the larger school with 1,574 students compared with 867.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Waukee Middle School ranks higher (92.6 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 Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Waukee and Waukee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High School: 1,574. Waukee Middle School: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High School and Waukee Middle School rank in Iowa?
Northwest High School is 249th of 319 and Waukee Middle School is 2nd of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).