Burlington Community High School vs East High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 213 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
East High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
| Measure | Burlington Community High School Burlington, Iowa | East High School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 319 | #307 of 319 |
| National rank | #6453 of 16,910 | #8588 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,016 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.3% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Burlington | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burlington Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 49.2).
- •East High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Burlington Community High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Burlington Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 70.8%).
- •Burlington Community High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.7).
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 East High School?
On the Success Index (US), Burlington Community High School ranks higher (57.4 vs 49.2 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 Burlington Community High School and East High School?
About 213 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burlington Community High School: 1,016. East High School: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlington Community High School and East High School rank in Iowa?
Burlington Community High School is 284th of 319 and East High School is 307th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).