Emerson Hough Elementary School vs Newton Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Hough Elementary School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
336 students
Newton Senior High School
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
806 students
| Measure | Emerson Hough Elementary School Newton, Iowa | Newton Senior High School Newton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #349 of 654 | #222 of 319 |
| National rank | #8317 of 50,301 | #3438 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 336 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Hough Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 69.5).
- •Newton Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Newton Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 57.1%).
- •Emerson Hough Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.8).
- •Newton Senior High School is the larger school with 806 students compared with 336.
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 Emerson Hough Elementary School better than Newton Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Hough Elementary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 69.5 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 Emerson Hough Elementary School and Newton Senior High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Hough Elementary School: 336. Newton Senior High School: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Hough Elementary School and Newton Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Emerson Hough Elementary School is 349th of 654 and Newton Senior High School is 222nd of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).