Janesville Junior-Senior High School vs Prairie West Elementary
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.
Janesville Junior-Senior High School
Janesville · Public high · Grades 6–12
243 students
Prairie West Elementary
Waverly · Public elementary · Grades K–4
252 students
| Measure | Janesville Junior-Senior High School Janesville, Iowa | Prairie West Elementary Waverly, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #68 of 319 | #309 of 654 |
| National rank | #1050 of 16,910 | #7221 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 243 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.9% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Janesville | Waverly |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Janesville Junior-Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 76.2).
- •Janesville Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 23.4%).
- •Prairie West Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 20.3).
- •Prairie West Elementary is the larger school with 252 students compared with 243.
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 Janesville Junior-Senior High School better than Prairie West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Janesville Junior-Senior High School ranks higher (81.5 vs 76.2 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 Janesville Junior-Senior High School and Prairie West Elementary?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Janesville and Waverly in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Janesville Junior-Senior High School: 243. Prairie West Elementary: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Janesville Junior-Senior High School and Prairie West Elementary rank in Iowa?
Janesville Junior-Senior High School is 68th of 319 and Prairie West Elementary is 309th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).