Dubuque Senior High School vs George Washington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dubuque Senior High School
Dubuque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,490 students
George Washington Middle School
Dubuque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students
| Measure | Dubuque Senior High School Dubuque, Iowa | George Washington Middle School Dubuque, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #189 of 319 | #160 of 239 |
| National rank | #2758 of 16,910 | #2984 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,490 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 1,490 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| city | Dubuque | Dubuque |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.2 vs 71.7).
- •Dubuque Senior High School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Dubuque Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Dubuque Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 53.4%).
- •Dubuque Senior High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.9).
- •Dubuque Senior High School is the larger school with 1,490 students compared with 584.
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 Dubuque Senior High School better than George Washington Middle 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 Dubuque Senior High School and George Washington Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dubuque and Dubuque in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dubuque Senior High School: 1,490. George Washington Middle School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dubuque Senior High School and George Washington Middle School rank in Iowa?
Dubuque Senior High School is 189th of 319 and George Washington Middle School is 160th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).