Roland-Story High School vs Van Meter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 79 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
Van Meter High School
Van Meter · Public high · Grades 9–12
316 students
| Measure | Roland-Story High School Story City, Iowa | Van Meter High School Van Meter, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #31 of 319 | #5 of 319 |
| National rank | #659 of 16,910 | #369 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 317 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 9.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Story City | Van Meter |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Meter High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 84.8).
- •Van Meter High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Van Meter High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 18%).
- •Van Meter High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.9).
- •Roland-Story High School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 316.
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 Van Meter High School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Meter High School ranks higher (88.0 vs 84.8 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 Roland-Story High School and Van Meter High School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Story City and Van Meter in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roland-Story High School: 317. Van Meter High School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roland-Story High School and Van Meter High School rank in Iowa?
Roland-Story High School is 31st of 319 and Van Meter High School is 5th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).