Trailridge School vs Waukee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Trailridge School
Waukee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
Waukee High School
Waukee · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,375 students
| Measure | Trailridge School Waukee, Iowa | Waukee High School Waukee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #191 of 239 | #100 of 319 |
| National rank | #4545 of 15,369 | #1437 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 754 | 1,375 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 1,375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.1% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 80% |
| Math proficiency | – | 74% |
| city | Waukee | Waukee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waukee High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 64.3).
- •Trailridge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 23%).
- •Waukee High School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.9).
- •Waukee High School is the larger school with 1,375 students compared with 754.
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 Trailridge School better than Waukee High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waukee High School ranks higher (79.0 vs 64.3 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 Trailridge School and Waukee High School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Waukee and Waukee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Trailridge School: 754. Waukee High School: 1,375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Trailridge School and Waukee High School rank in Iowa?
Trailridge School is 191st of 239 and Waukee High School is 100th of 319 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).