Black Hawk Elementary School vs Burlington Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Hawk Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–4
305 students
Burlington Community High School
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Elementary School Burlington, Iowa | Burlington Community High School Burlington, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #564 of 654 | #284 of 319 |
| National rank | #19416 of 50,301 | #6453 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 305 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| city | Burlington | Burlington |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.2 vs 57.4).
- •Burlington Community High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Burlington Community High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Burlington Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 53.8%).
- •Black Hawk Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.3).
- •Burlington Community High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 305.
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 Black Hawk Elementary School better than Burlington Community 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 Black Hawk Elementary School and Burlington Community High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Elementary School: 305. Burlington Community High School: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Elementary School and Burlington Community High School rank in Iowa?
Black Hawk Elementary School is 564th of 654 and Burlington Community High School is 284th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).