Denver Senior High School vs North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 137 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denver Senior High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
278 students
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School
New Sharon · Public high · Grades 7–12
275 students
| Measure | Denver Senior High School Denver, Iowa | North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School New Sharon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2 of 319 | #179 of 319 |
| National rank | #241 of 16,910 | #2568 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 278 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 62% |
| city | Denver | New Sharon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denver Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 73.1).
- •Denver Senior High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 62%).
- •Denver Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 62%).
- •Denver Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 24.7%).
- •North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.9).
- •Denver Senior High School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 275.
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 Denver Senior High School better than North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Denver Senior High School ranks higher (89.9 vs 73.1 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 Denver Senior High School and North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Denver and New Sharon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denver Senior High School: 278. North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denver Senior High School and North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School rank in Iowa?
Denver Senior High School is 2nd of 319 and North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School is 179th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).