Central Lyon Secondary School vs Sheldon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Lyon Secondary School
Rock Rapids · Public high · Grades 7–12
358 students
Sheldon High School
Sheldon · Public high · Grades 9–12
356 students
| Measure | Central Lyon Secondary School Rock Rapids, Iowa | Sheldon High School Sheldon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #18 of 319 | #165 of 319 |
| National rank | #506 of 16,910 | #2281 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 358 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 32.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 62% |
| city | Rock Rapids | Sheldon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Lyon Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 74.3).
- •Central Lyon Secondary School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 62%).
- •Central Lyon Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 72%).
- •Central Lyon Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 32.9%).
- •Central Lyon Secondary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.7).
- •Central Lyon Secondary School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 356.
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 Central Lyon Secondary School better than Sheldon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Lyon Secondary School ranks higher (86.4 vs 74.3 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 Central Lyon Secondary School and Sheldon High School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Rock Rapids and Sheldon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Lyon Secondary School: 358. Sheldon High School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Lyon Secondary School and Sheldon High School rank in Iowa?
Central Lyon Secondary School is 18th of 319 and Sheldon High School is 165th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).