Lisbon Elementary School vs Mount Vernon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lisbon Elementary School
Lisbon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
461 students
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
470 students
| Measure | Lisbon Elementary School Lisbon, Iowa | Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #177 of 654 | #55 of 319 |
| National rank | #4011 of 50,301 | #904 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 461 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| city | Lisbon | Mount Vernon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 81.8).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Lisbon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 13.2%).
- •Lisbon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.1).
- •Mount Vernon High School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 461.
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 Lisbon Elementary School better than Mount Vernon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon High School ranks higher (82.8 vs 81.8 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 Lisbon Elementary School and Mount Vernon High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Lisbon and Mount Vernon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lisbon Elementary School: 461. Mount Vernon High School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lisbon Elementary School and Mount Vernon High School rank in Iowa?
Lisbon Elementary School is 177th of 654 and Mount Vernon High School is 55th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).