Ernest Horn Elementary School vs West Senior High 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.
Ernest Horn Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
West Senior High School
Iowa City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,514 students
| Measure | Ernest Horn Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | West Senior High School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #391 of 654 | #199 of 319 |
| National rank | #9996 of 50,301 | #2875 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 453 | 1,514 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 1,514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.9 vs 71.8).
- •West Senior High School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •West Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •West Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 58.5%).
- •Ernest Horn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.1).
- •West Senior High School is the larger school with 1,514 students compared with 453.
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 Ernest Horn Elementary School better than West Senior High 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 Ernest Horn Elementary School and West Senior High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Horn Elementary School: 453. West Senior High School: 1,514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Horn Elementary School and West Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Ernest Horn Elementary School is 391st of 654 and West Senior High School is 199th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).