Lisbon Secondary School vs Mount Vernon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.2 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 Middle School
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
425 students
| Measure | Lisbon Secondary School Lisbon, Iowa | Mount Vernon Middle School Mount Vernon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #41 of 319 | #37 of 239 |
| National rank | #755 of 16,910 | #709 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 301 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 84% |
| city | Lisbon | Mount Vernon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 84.0).
- •Mount Vernon Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 64.5%).
- •Lisbon Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 82%).
- •Mount Vernon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 17.9%).
- •Lisbon Secondary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.7).
- •Mount Vernon Middle School is the larger school with 425 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon Middle School ranks higher (85.4 vs 84.0 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 Lisbon Secondary School and Mount Vernon Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Lisbon and Mount Vernon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lisbon Secondary School: 301. Mount Vernon Middle School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lisbon Secondary School and Mount Vernon Middle School rank in Iowa?
Lisbon Secondary School is 41st of 319 and Mount Vernon Middle School is 37th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).