Essex Elementary School vs Essex Junior-Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Elementary School
Essex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
101 students
Essex Junior-Senior High School
Essex · Public high · Grades 6–12
87 students
| Measure | Essex Elementary School Essex, Iowa | Essex Junior-Senior High School Essex, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #230 of 654 | #181 of 319 |
| National rank | #5298 of 50,301 | #2619 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 101 | 87 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 87 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 64.5% |
| city | Essex | Essex |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 72.8).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Essex Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 37.6%).
- •Essex Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.4).
- •Essex Elementary School is the larger school with 101 students compared with 87.
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 Essex Elementary School better than Essex Junior-Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 72.8 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 Essex Elementary School and Essex Junior-Senior High School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Essex and Essex in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Elementary School: 101. Essex Junior-Senior High School: 87. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Elementary School and Essex Junior-Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Essex Elementary School is 230th of 654 and Essex Junior-Senior High School is 181st of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).