Burlington Community High School vs West Burlington Elem 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
West Burlington Elem School
West Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
479 students
| Measure | Burlington Community High School Burlington, Iowa | West Burlington Elem School West Burlington, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #284 of 319 | #279 of 654 |
| National rank | #6453 of 16,910 | #6347 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,016 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.3% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 83% |
| city | Burlington | West Burlington |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Burlington Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 57.4).
- •West Burlington Elem School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 47%).
- •West Burlington Elem School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 60%).
- •West Burlington Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 49.3%).
- •Burlington Community High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.1).
- •Burlington Community High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 479.
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 Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), West Burlington Elem School ranks higher (77.7 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 West Burlington Elem 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 Elem School: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlington Community High School and West Burlington Elem School rank in Iowa?
Burlington Community High School is 284th of 319 and West Burlington Elem School is 279th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).