- Iowa Falls - Alden High School reported a higher students per counselor than South Hardin High School (428:1 vs. 258:1).
- Iowa Falls - Alden High School reported a higher graduating cohort than South Hardin High School (96 vs. 63).
- Iowa Falls - Alden High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than South Hardin High School (35 vs. 5).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Iowa Falls - Alden High School reported a higher chronically absent students than South Hardin High School (65 vs. 45).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Iowa Falls - Alden High School reported a higher graduating cohort than South Hardin High School (96 vs. 63).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Iowa Falls - Alden High School reported a higher sat/act participation than South Hardin High School (37 vs. 19).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Iowa Falls - Alden High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than South Hardin High School (35 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Iowa Falls - Alden High School reported a higher students per counselor than South Hardin High School (428:1 vs. 258:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
South Hardin High School
$15,116.67
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
$11,824.73
Local revenue share
South Hardin High School
47.1%
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
46.1%
State revenue share
South Hardin High School
42.4%
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
47.2%
Federal revenue share
South Hardin High School
10.6%
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
6.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
South Hardin High School
15.1%
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
14.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Hardin County
$64,906
Hardin County
$64,906
Poverty rate
Hardin County
8.6%
Hardin County
8.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hardin County
21.2%
Hardin County
21.2%
Unemployment rate
Hardin County
2.8%
Hardin County
2.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.