Tri-Center High School vs Underwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tri-Center High School
Neola · Public high · Grades 9–12
225 students
Underwood High School
Underwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
247 students
| Measure | Tri-Center High School Neola, Iowa | Underwood High School Underwood, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #176 of 319 | #35 of 319 |
| National rank | #2549 of 16,910 | #692 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 225 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 84.5% |
| city | Neola | Underwood |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Underwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 73.2).
- •Underwood High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Underwood High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 74.5%).
- •Underwood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 30.2%).
- •Tri-Center High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.4).
- •Underwood High School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 225.
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 Tri-Center High School better than Underwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Underwood High School ranks higher (84.5 vs 73.2 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 Tri-Center High School and Underwood High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Neola and Underwood in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tri-Center High School: 225. Underwood High School: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tri-Center High School and Underwood High School rank in Iowa?
Tri-Center High School is 176th of 319 and Underwood High School is 35th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).