Janesville Junior-Senior High School vs Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 8.3 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
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
Waverly · Public middle · Grades 5–8
681 students
| Measure | Janesville Junior-Senior High School Janesville, Iowa | Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School Waverly, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #68 of 319 | #41 of 239 |
| National rank | #1050 of 16,910 | #752 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 243 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.9% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 81% |
| city | Janesville | Waverly |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 81.5).
- •Janesville Junior-Senior High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Janesville Junior-Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Janesville Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 24.8%).
- •Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 20.3).
- •Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School is the larger school with 681 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 Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School ranks higher (85.1 vs 81.5 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 Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Janesville and Waverly in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Janesville Junior-Senior High School: 243. Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Janesville Junior-Senior High School and Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School rank in Iowa?
Janesville Junior-Senior High School is 68th of 319 and Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School is 41st of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).