Roland-Story High School vs South Hamilton Middle And High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roland-Story High School
Story City · Public high · Grades 9–12
317 students
South Hamilton Middle And High School
Jewell · Public high · Grades 7–12
300 students
| Measure | Roland-Story High School Story City, Iowa | South Hamilton Middle And High School Jewell, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #31 of 319 | #42 of 319 |
| National rank | #659 of 16,910 | #760 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 317 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Story City | Jewell |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.8 vs 84.0).
- •Roland-Story High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Roland-Story High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Roland-Story High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 27.3%).
- •South Hamilton Middle And High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.9).
- •Roland-Story High School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 300.
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 Roland-Story High School better than South Hamilton Middle And High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Roland-Story High School and South Hamilton Middle And High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Story City and Jewell in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roland-Story High School: 317. South Hamilton Middle And High School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roland-Story High School and South Hamilton Middle And High School rank in Iowa?
Roland-Story High School is 31st of 319 and South Hamilton Middle And High School is 42nd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).