Oelwein High School vs Rural Elementary School #1
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oelwein High School
Oelwein · Public high · Grades 9–12
334 students
Rural Elementary School #1
Fairbank · Public elementary · Grades K–8
29 students
| Measure | Oelwein High School Oelwein, Iowa | Rural Elementary School #1 Fairbank, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #234 of 319 | – |
| National rank | #3896 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 334 | 29 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 29 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| city | Oelwein | Fairbank |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rural Elementary School #1 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 67.7).
- •Rural Elementary School #1 does better on math proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Rural Elementary School #1 does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Rural Elementary School #1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 42.5%).
- •Oelwein High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.5).
- •Oelwein High School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 29.
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 Oelwein High School better than Rural Elementary School #1?
On the Success Index (US), Rural Elementary School #1 ranks higher (85.2 vs 67.7 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 Oelwein High School and Rural Elementary School #1?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Oelwein and Fairbank in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oelwein High School: 334. Rural Elementary School #1: 29. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oelwein High School and Rural Elementary School #1 rank in Iowa?
Oelwein High School is 234th of 319 and Rural Elementary School #1 is unranked among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).