Denison High School vs Newton Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 194 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denison High School
Denison · Public high · Grades 9–12
777 students
Newton Senior High School
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
806 students
| Measure | Denison High School Denison, Iowa | Newton Senior High School Newton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #281 of 319 | #222 of 319 |
| National rank | #6146 of 16,910 | #3438 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 777 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 777 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Denison | Newton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 58.6).
- •Newton Senior High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Newton Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 64.4%).
- •Newton Senior High School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.1).
- •Newton Senior High School is the larger school with 806 students compared with 777.
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 High School better than Newton Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton Senior High School ranks higher (69.5 vs 58.6 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 Denison High School and Newton Senior High School?
About 194 km in a straight line, between Denison and Newton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denison High School: 777. Newton Senior High School: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denison High School and Newton Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Denison High School is 281st of 319 and Newton Senior High School is 222nd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).