Janesville Junior-Senior High School vs Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 8.2 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 Senior High School
Waverly · Public high · Grades 9–12
737 students
| Measure | Janesville Junior-Senior High School Janesville, Iowa | Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School Waverly, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #68 of 319 | #23 of 319 |
| National rank | #1050 of 16,910 | #554 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 243 | 737 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.9% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Janesville | Waverly |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 81.5).
- •Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Janesville Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 17.5%).
- •Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.3).
- •Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School is the larger school with 737 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 Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School ranks higher (86.0 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 Senior High School?
About 8.2 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 Senior High School: 737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Janesville Junior-Senior High School and Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Janesville Junior-Senior High School is 68th of 319 and Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School is 23rd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).