Lenihan Intermediate School vs Marshalltown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 742 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lenihan Intermediate School
Marshalltown · Public middle · Grades 5–6
655 students
Marshalltown High School
Marshalltown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,629 students
| Measure | Lenihan Intermediate School Marshalltown, Iowa | Marshalltown High School Marshalltown, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 239 | #299 of 319 |
| National rank | #6031 of 15,369 | #7593 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 655 | 1,629 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 1,629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 58% |
| city | Marshalltown | Marshalltown |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lenihan Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 53.0).
- •Lenihan Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •Marshalltown High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Marshalltown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 78.3%).
- •Lenihan Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.1).
- •Marshalltown High School is the larger school with 1,629 students compared with 655.
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 Lenihan Intermediate School better than Marshalltown High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lenihan Intermediate School ranks higher (57.4 vs 53.0 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 Lenihan Intermediate School and Marshalltown High School?
About 742 m in a straight line, between Marshalltown and Marshalltown in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lenihan Intermediate School: 655. Marshalltown High School: 1,629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lenihan Intermediate School and Marshalltown High School rank in Iowa?
Lenihan Intermediate School is 212th of 239 and Marshalltown High School is 299th of 319 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).