Essex Junior-Senior High School vs Shenandoah Middle 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 Middle School
Shenandoah · Public middle · Grades 5–8
280 students
| Measure | Essex Junior-Senior High School Essex, Iowa | Shenandoah Middle School Shenandoah, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #181 of 319 | #82 of 239 |
| National rank | #2619 of 16,910 | #1364 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 87 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 87 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 70% |
| city | Essex | Shenandoah |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shenandoah Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 72.8).
- •Shenandoah Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 64.5%).
- •Shenandoah Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 64.5%).
- •Essex Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 42.9%).
- •Essex Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.7).
- •Shenandoah Middle School is the larger school with 280 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shenandoah Middle School ranks higher (80.8 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 Middle 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 Middle School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Junior-Senior High School and Shenandoah Middle School rank in Iowa?
Essex Junior-Senior High School is 181st of 319 and Shenandoah Middle School is 82nd of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).