Essex Junior-Senior High School vs Shenandoah High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 9.7 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 High School
Shenandoah · Public high · Grades 9–12
300 students
| Measure | Essex Junior-Senior High School Essex, Iowa | Shenandoah High School Shenandoah, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #181 of 319 | #109 of 319 |
| National rank | #2619 of 16,910 | #1511 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 87 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 87 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 87% |
| city | Essex | Shenandoah |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shenandoah High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 72.8).
- •Shenandoah High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 64.5%).
- •Shenandoah High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64.5%).
- •Essex Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 45%).
- •Essex Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.5).
- •Shenandoah High School is the larger school with 300 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 High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shenandoah High School ranks higher (78.5 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 High School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Essex and Shenandoah in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Junior-Senior High School: 87. Shenandoah High School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Junior-Senior High School and Shenandoah High School rank in Iowa?
Essex Junior-Senior High School is 181st of 319 and Shenandoah High School is 109th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).