Denison Elementary School vs Denison High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denison Elementary School
Denison · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
691 students
Denison High School
Denison · Public high · Grades 9–12
777 students
| Measure | Denison Elementary School Denison, Iowa | Denison High School Denison, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #556 of 654 | #281 of 319 |
| National rank | #18836 of 50,301 | #6146 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 691 | 777 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Denison | Denison |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.0 vs 58.6).
- •Denison High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Denison High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Denison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 64.4%).
- •Denison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 18.1).
- •Denison High School is the larger school with 777 students compared with 691.
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 Denison Elementary School better than Denison High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Denison Elementary School and Denison High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Denison and Denison in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denison Elementary School: 691. Denison High School: 777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denison Elementary School and Denison High School rank in Iowa?
Denison Elementary School is 556th of 654 and Denison High School is 281st of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).