Lisbon Secondary School vs South Hamilton Middle And High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 191 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
South Hamilton Middle And High School
Jewell · Public high · Grades 7–12
300 students
| Measure | Lisbon Secondary School Lisbon, Iowa | South Hamilton Middle And High School Jewell, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #41 of 319 | #42 of 319 |
| National rank | #755 of 16,910 | #760 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 301 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 77% |
| city | Lisbon | Jewell |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.0 vs 84.0).
- •South Hamilton Middle And High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 64.5%).
- •Lisbon Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 82%).
- •Lisbon Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 27.3%).
- •South Hamilton Middle And High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.1).
- •Lisbon Secondary School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 300.
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 South Hamilton Middle And High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lisbon Secondary School and South Hamilton Middle And High School?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Lisbon and Jewell in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lisbon Secondary School: 301. South Hamilton Middle And High School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lisbon Secondary School and South Hamilton Middle And High School rank in Iowa?
Lisbon Secondary School is 41st of 319 and South Hamilton Middle And High School is 42nd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).