East High School vs Hempstead High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 460 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High School
Sioux City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,495 students
Hempstead High School
Dubuque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,499 students
| Measure | East High School Sioux City, Iowa | Hempstead High School Dubuque, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #280 of 319 | #221 of 319 |
| National rank | #6128 of 16,910 | #3400 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,495 | 1,499 |
| Enrollment | 1,495 | 1,499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 71% |
| city | Sioux City | Dubuque |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hempstead High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 58.7).
- •Hempstead High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Hempstead High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Hempstead High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 51.6%).
- •Hempstead High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.7).
- •Hempstead High School is the larger school with 1,499 students compared with 1,495.
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 East High School better than Hempstead High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hempstead High School ranks higher (69.6 vs 58.7 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 East High School and Hempstead High School?
About 460 km in a straight line, between Sioux City and Dubuque in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High School: 1,495. Hempstead High School: 1,499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High School and Hempstead High School rank in Iowa?
East High School is 280th of 319 and Hempstead High School is 221st of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).