West Monona High School vs Whiting Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
West Monona High School
Onawa · Public high · Grades 9–12
161 students
Whiting Senior High School
Whiting · Public high · Grades 7–12
61 students
| Measure | West Monona High School Onawa, Iowa | Whiting Senior High School Whiting, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 319 | #288 of 319 |
| National rank | #2674 of 16,910 | #6870 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 161 | 61 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 61 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 5.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Onawa | Whiting |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Monona High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 55.7).
- •West Monona High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 54.5%).
- •West Monona High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 54.5%).
- •West Monona High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 57.4%).
- •Whiting Senior High School does better on students per teacher (5.1 vs 12.4).
- •West Monona High School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 61.
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 Monona High School better than Whiting Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Monona High School ranks higher (72.6 vs 55.7 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 Monona High School and Whiting Senior High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Onawa and Whiting in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
West Monona High School: 161. Whiting Senior High School: 61. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do West Monona High School and Whiting Senior High School rank in Iowa?
West Monona High School is 185th of 319 and Whiting Senior High School is 288th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).