Essex Junior-Senior High School vs Shenandoah Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.9 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
Shenandoah Elementary School
Shenandoah · Public elementary · Grades K–4
349 students
| Measure | Essex Junior-Senior High School Essex, Iowa | Shenandoah Elementary School Shenandoah, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #181 of 319 | #207 of 654 |
| National rank | #2619 of 16,910 | #4861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 87 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 87 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 77% |
| city | Essex | Shenandoah |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shenandoah Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 72.8).
- •Shenandoah Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 64.5%).
- •Shenandoah Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64.5%).
- •Essex Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 46.7%).
- •Essex Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.3).
- •Shenandoah Elementary School is the larger school with 349 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 Junior-Senior High School better than Shenandoah Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shenandoah Elementary School ranks higher (80.3 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 Junior-Senior High School and Shenandoah Elementary School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Essex and Shenandoah in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Junior-Senior High School: 87. Shenandoah Elementary School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Junior-Senior High School and Shenandoah Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Essex Junior-Senior High School is 181st of 319 and Shenandoah Elementary School is 207th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).