Burlington Community High School vs James Wilson Grimes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.6 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
James Wilson Grimes School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–4
212 students
| Measure | Burlington Community High School Burlington, Iowa | James Wilson Grimes School Burlington, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #284 of 319 | #377 of 654 |
| National rank | #6453 of 16,910 | #9449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,016 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.3% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Burlington | Burlington |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Wilson Grimes School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 57.4).
- •James Wilson Grimes School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •James Wilson Grimes School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Burlington Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 60.4%).
- •James Wilson Grimes School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.3).
- •Burlington Community High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 212.
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 James Wilson Grimes School?
On the Success Index (US), James Wilson Grimes School ranks higher (72.7 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 James Wilson Grimes School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burlington Community High School: 1,016. James Wilson Grimes School: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlington Community High School and James Wilson Grimes School rank in Iowa?
Burlington Community High School is 284th of 319 and James Wilson Grimes School is 377th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).