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Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School vs. Carroll High School

Should you attend Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School or Carroll High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School
602 Idaho
Glidden, IA 51443
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Carroll High School
2809 N Grant Rd
Carroll, IA 51401
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Carroll High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 156 students in grades 7-12, Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 545 students in grades 9-12, Carroll High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
156 students
545 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carroll High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carroll High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carroll High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carroll High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carroll Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1037 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#185 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carroll High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
79%
(Top 30% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carroll High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carroll Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 10% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carroll High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carroll Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carroll High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Carroll Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
90-94%
(Top 20% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Carroll High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Carroll Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carroll High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
33
-
Grade 8 Students
20
-
Grade 9 Students
24
129
Grade 10 Students
34
139
Grade 11 Students
23
127
Grade 12 Students
22
150

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carroll High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Carroll Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carroll High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carroll Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carroll High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carroll Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carroll High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carroll Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carroll High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carroll Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.11
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carroll High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carroll Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carroll High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carroll Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carroll High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carroll Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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