Whiting Community School District

The Whiting Community School District in Iowa serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade across two schools: Whiting Elementary School and Whiting Senior High School. Based on the available data, Whiting Senior High School appears to be the standout school in the district, with stronger academic performance, smaller class sizes, and higher spending per student compared to the elementary school.

Whiting Senior High School ranks 124th out of 338 Iowa high schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts and Math, with 80% of 11th graders proficient or better in ELA and 70% in Math. In contrast, Whiting Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 428th out of 567 Iowa elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 484th out of 565 in 2022-2023, with a consistent 1-star rating.

While the high school spends significantly more per student at $15,924, the elementary school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 52.75%, compared to 45.57% at the high school. This suggests that the elementary school may serve a more economically disadvantaged population, which could contribute to the lower academic performance. The district should consider addressing the unique needs of these students and ensuring equitable resource allocation across the schools to support student success at all levels.