Colby Senior High vs Iola Sr High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 516 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colby Senior High
Colby · Public high · Grades 9–12
296 students
Iola Sr High
Iola · Public high · Grades 9–12
296 students
| Measure | Colby Senior High Colby, Kansas | Iola Sr High Iola, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 296 | #143 of 296 |
| National rank | #11208 of 16,910 | #12019 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 296 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 27% |
| city | Colby | Iola |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colby Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 35.8).
- •Iola Sr High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Colby Senior High does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 27%).
- •Colby Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 54.7%).
- •Iola Sr High does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.1).
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 Colby Senior High better than Iola Sr High?
On the Success Index (US), Colby Senior High ranks higher (38.9 vs 35.8 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 Colby Senior High and Iola Sr High?
About 516 km in a straight line, between Colby and Iola in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colby Senior High: 296. Iola Sr High: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colby Senior High and Iola Sr High rank in Kansas?
Colby Senior High is 104th of 296 and Iola Sr High is 143rd of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).