Nodaway Valley High School vs. Creston High School
Should I attend Nodaway Valley High School or Creston High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Nodaway Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Creston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 196 students in grades 9-12, Nodaway Valley 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 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 536 students in grades 9-12, Creston High School ranks in the top 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 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
196 students
536 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#468 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
50
135
Grade 10 Students
58
144
Grade 11 Students
38
137
Grade 12 Students
50
120
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
93%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
