Lisbon Secondary School vs Mount Vernon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lisbon Secondary School
Lisbon · Public high · Grades 7–12
301 students
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
470 students
| Measure | Lisbon Secondary School Lisbon, Iowa | Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #41 of 319 | #55 of 319 |
| National rank | #755 of 16,910 | #904 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 301 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 87% |
| city | Lisbon | Mount Vernon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lisbon Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 82.8).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 64.5%).
- •Lisbon Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 82%).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 17.9%).
- •Lisbon Secondary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.1).
- •Mount Vernon High School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 301.
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 Secondary School better than Mount Vernon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lisbon Secondary School ranks higher (84.0 vs 82.8 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 Secondary 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 Secondary School: 301. Mount Vernon High School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lisbon Secondary School and Mount Vernon High School rank in Iowa?
Lisbon Secondary School is 41st of 319 and Mount Vernon High School is 55th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).