Essex Elementary School vs Shenandoah High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.7 km 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
Shenandoah High School
Shenandoah · Public high · Grades 9–12
300 students
| Measure | Essex Elementary School Essex, Iowa | Shenandoah High School Shenandoah, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #230 of 654 | #109 of 319 |
| National rank | #5298 of 50,301 | #1511 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 101 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 87% |
| city | Essex | Shenandoah |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.4 vs 78.5).
- •Shenandoah High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 74.5%).
- •Shenandoah High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74.5%).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 45%).
- •Shenandoah High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
- •Shenandoah High School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 101.
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 Shenandoah 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 Essex Elementary School and Shenandoah High School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Essex and Shenandoah in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Elementary School: 101. Shenandoah High School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Elementary School and Shenandoah High School rank in Iowa?
Essex Elementary School is 230th of 654 and Shenandoah High School is 109th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).