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Winterset Senior High School vs. Earlham Senior High School

Should you attend Winterset Senior High School or Earlham Senior 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
Winterset Senior High School
720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Earlham Senior High School
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Earlham Senior 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 20%)
Overview
Serving 561 students in grades 9-12, Winterset Senior 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 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 208 students in grades 9-12, Earlham Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
561 students
208 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Winterset Senior 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 Earlham Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Winterset Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Earlham Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Winterset Senior 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 Earlham Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Winterset Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Winterset Community 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 Earlham Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Earlham Community 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

#642 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#566 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Winterset Senior 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 Earlham Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winterset Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Winterset Community 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 Earlham Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Earlham Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winterset Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Winterset Community 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 Earlham Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Earlham Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winterset Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Winterset Community 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 Earlham Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Earlham Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in IA)
≥90%
(Top 30% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Winterset Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Winterset Community 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 Earlham Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Earlham Community 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 Winterset Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Earlham Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
132
54
Grade 10 Students
147
58
Grade 11 Students
132
48
Grade 12 Students
150
48

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 Winterset Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Winterset Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Earlham Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Earlham Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Winterset Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Winterset Community 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 Asian at Earlham Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Earlham Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Winterset Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Winterset Community 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 Earlham Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Earlham Community 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%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Winterset Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Winterset Community 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 Black at Earlham Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Earlham Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
94%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Winterset Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Winterset Community 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 Earlham Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Earlham Community 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
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Winterset Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Winterset Community 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 two or more races at Earlham Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Earlham Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Winterset Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Winterset Community 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 Earlham Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Earlham Community 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
25%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Winterset Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Winterset Community 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 Earlham Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Earlham Community 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
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Winterset Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Winterset Community 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 Earlham Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Earlham Community 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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