Dubuque Senior High School vs Hempstead High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 3.2 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
Hempstead High School
Dubuque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,499 students
| Measure | Dubuque Senior High School Dubuque, Iowa | Hempstead High School Dubuque, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #189 of 319 | #221 of 319 |
| National rank | #2758 of 16,910 | #3400 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,490 | 1,499 |
| Enrollment | 1,490 | 1,499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| city | Dubuque | Dubuque |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dubuque Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 69.6).
- •Hempstead High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Hempstead High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •Hempstead High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 43.6%).
- •Dubuque Senior High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.5).
- •Hempstead High School is the larger school with 1,499 students compared with 1,490.
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 Hempstead High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dubuque Senior High School ranks higher (72.2 vs 69.6 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 Dubuque Senior High School and Hempstead High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Dubuque and Dubuque in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dubuque Senior High School: 1,490. Hempstead High School: 1,499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dubuque Senior High School and Hempstead High School rank in Iowa?
Dubuque Senior High School is 189th of 319 and Hempstead High School is 221st of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).