Essex Junior-Senior High School vs Moulton-Udell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 222 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Junior-Senior High School
Essex · Public high · Grades 6–12
87 students
Moulton-Udell High School
Moulton · Public high · Grades 7–12
85 students
| Measure | Essex Junior-Senior High School Essex, Iowa | Moulton-Udell High School Moulton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 319 | #292 of 319 |
| National rank | #2619 of 16,910 | #7134 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 87 | 85 |
| Enrollment | 87 | 85 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Essex | Moulton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Junior-Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 54.7).
- •Essex Junior-Senior High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Essex Junior-Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Essex Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 56.5%).
- •Essex Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.2).
- •Essex Junior-Senior High School is the larger school with 87 students compared with 85.
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 Junior-Senior High School better than Moulton-Udell High School?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Junior-Senior High School ranks higher (72.8 vs 54.7 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 Essex Junior-Senior High School and Moulton-Udell High School?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Essex and Moulton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Junior-Senior High School: 87. Moulton-Udell High School: 85. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Junior-Senior High School and Moulton-Udell High School rank in Iowa?
Essex Junior-Senior High School is 181st of 319 and Moulton-Udell High School is 292nd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).