Red Oak Junior/Senior High School vs South Tama County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 244 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School
Red Oak · Public high · Grades 7–12
420 students
South Tama County High School
Tama · Public high · Grades 9–12
421 students
| Measure | Red Oak Junior/Senior High School Red Oak, Iowa | South Tama County High School Tama, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 319 | #295 of 319 |
| National rank | #5046 of 16,910 | #7249 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 420 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Red Oak | Tama |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red Oak Junior/Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 54.3).
- •South Tama County High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Red Oak Junior/Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Red Oak Junior/Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 55.8%).
- •Red Oak Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.5).
- •South Tama County High School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 420.
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 Red Oak Junior/Senior High School better than South Tama County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Red Oak Junior/Senior High School ranks higher (63.0 vs 54.3 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 Red Oak Junior/Senior High School and South Tama County High School?
About 244 km in a straight line, between Red Oak and Tama in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School: 420. South Tama County High School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Red Oak Junior/Senior High School and South Tama County High School rank in Iowa?
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School is 266th of 319 and South Tama County High School is 295th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).