Clarke Community High School vs Vinton-Shellsburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 190 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarke Community High School
Osceola · Public high · Grades 9–12
421 students
Vinton-Shellsburg High School
Vinton · Public high · Grades 9–12
414 students
| Measure | Clarke Community High School Osceola, Iowa | Vinton-Shellsburg High School Vinton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #275 of 319 | #210 of 319 |
| National rank | #5552 of 16,910 | #3067 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 421 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Osceola | Vinton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vinton-Shellsburg High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 61.0).
- •Vinton-Shellsburg High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Vinton-Shellsburg High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Vinton-Shellsburg High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 52.5%).
- •Clarke Community High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •Clarke Community High School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 414.
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 Clarke Community High School better than Vinton-Shellsburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), Vinton-Shellsburg High School ranks higher (71.0 vs 61.0 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 Clarke Community High School and Vinton-Shellsburg High School?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Osceola and Vinton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarke Community High School: 421. Vinton-Shellsburg High School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarke Community High School and Vinton-Shellsburg High School rank in Iowa?
Clarke Community High School is 275th of 319 and Vinton-Shellsburg High School is 210th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).