Burlington Community High School vs Clinton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 138 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burlington Community High School
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
Clinton High School
Clinton · Public high · Grades 9–12
981 students
| Measure | Burlington Community High School Burlington, Iowa | Clinton High School Clinton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 319 | #248 of 319 |
| National rank | #6453 of 16,910 | #4398 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,016 | 981 |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 981 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.3% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| city | Burlington | Clinton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clinton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 57.4).
- •Clinton High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Clinton High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •Clinton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 49.3%).
- •Clinton High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.3).
- •Burlington Community High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 981.
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 Burlington Community High School better than Clinton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clinton High School ranks higher (65.5 vs 57.4 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 Burlington Community High School and Clinton High School?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Clinton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burlington Community High School: 1,016. Clinton High School: 981. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlington Community High School and Clinton High School rank in Iowa?
Burlington Community High School is 284th of 319 and Clinton High School is 248th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).