Cardinal High School vs Jesup High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal High School
Eldon · Public high · Grades 9–12
270 students
Jesup High School
Jesup · Public high · Grades 9–12
269 students
| Measure | Cardinal High School Eldon, Iowa | Jesup High School Jesup, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #300 of 319 | #94 of 319 |
| National rank | #7683 of 16,910 | #1362 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 270 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 82% |
| city | Eldon | Jesup |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jesup High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 52.6).
- •Jesup High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Jesup High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54.5%).
- •Jesup High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 53.3%).
- •Cardinal High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.9).
- •Cardinal High School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 269.
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 Cardinal High School better than Jesup High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jesup High School ranks higher (79.4 vs 52.6 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 Cardinal High School and Jesup High School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Eldon and Jesup in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal High School: 270. Jesup High School: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal High School and Jesup High School rank in Iowa?
Cardinal High School is 300th of 319 and Jesup High School is 94th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).