Bohumil Shimek Elementary School vs Iowa City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
181 students
Iowa City High School
Iowa City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,666 students
| Measure | Bohumil Shimek Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | Iowa City High School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 654 | #237 of 319 |
| National rank | #813 of 50,301 | #4015 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 181 | 1,666 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 1,666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 71% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bohumil Shimek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 67.2).
- •Bohumil Shimek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Bohumil Shimek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Bohumil Shimek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 42%).
- •Bohumil Shimek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.5).
- •Iowa City High School is the larger school with 1,666 students compared with 181.
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 Bohumil Shimek Elementary School better than Iowa City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bohumil Shimek Elementary School ranks higher (89.8 vs 67.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bohumil Shimek Elementary School and Iowa City High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School: 181. Iowa City High School: 1,666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bohumil Shimek Elementary School and Iowa City High School rank in Iowa?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is 16th of 654 and Iowa City High School is 237th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).