Burlington Community High School vs West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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
West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School
West Burlington · Public high · Grades 7–12
396 students
| Measure | Burlington Community High School Burlington, Iowa | West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School West Burlington, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #284 of 319 | #139 of 319 |
| National rank | #6453 of 16,910 | #1880 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,016 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.3% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Burlington | West Burlington |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 57.4).
- •West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 49.3%).
- •West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.3).
- •Burlington Community High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 396.
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 West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School ranks higher (76.4 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 West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Burlington and West Burlington in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burlington Community High School: 1,016. West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlington Community High School and West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School rank in Iowa?
Burlington Community High School is 284th of 319 and West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School is 139th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).