Aplington-Parkersburg High School vs Janesville Junior-Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aplington-Parkersburg High School
Parkersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
247 students
Janesville Junior-Senior High School
Janesville · Public high · Grades 6–12
243 students
| Measure | Aplington-Parkersburg High School Parkersburg, Iowa | Janesville Junior-Senior High School Janesville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #71 of 319 | #68 of 319 |
| National rank | #1069 of 16,910 | #1050 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 247 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 11.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| city | Parkersburg | Janesville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.3 vs 81.5).
- •Janesville Junior-Senior High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Janesville Junior-Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Janesville Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 20.2%).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.3).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg High School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 243.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aplington-Parkersburg High School better than Janesville Junior-Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aplington-Parkersburg High School and Janesville Junior-Senior High School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Parkersburg and Janesville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aplington-Parkersburg High School: 247. Janesville Junior-Senior High School: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aplington-Parkersburg High School and Janesville Junior-Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Aplington-Parkersburg High School is 71st of 319 and Janesville Junior-Senior High School is 68th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).