West Branch High School vs Westwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 406 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
West Branch High School
West Branch · Public high · Grades 9–12
273 students
Westwood High School
Sloan · Public high · Grades 7–12
275 students
| Measure | West Branch High School West Branch, Iowa | Westwood High School Sloan, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #124 of 319 | #244 of 319 |
| National rank | #1672 of 16,910 | #4273 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 273 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 67% |
| city | West Branch | Sloan |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Branch High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 66.1).
- •Westwood High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64.5%).
- •West Branch High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 36%).
- •West Branch High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 21.2).
- •Westwood High School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 273.
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 West Branch High School better than Westwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Branch High School ranks higher (77.4 vs 66.1 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 West Branch High School and Westwood High School?
About 406 km in a straight line, between West Branch and Sloan in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
West Branch High School: 273. Westwood High School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do West Branch High School and Westwood High School rank in Iowa?
West Branch High School is 124th of 319 and Westwood High School is 244th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).