Maquoketa Valley Senior High School vs West Delaware High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
Delhi · Public high · Grades 9–12
206 students
West Delaware High School
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
436 students
| Measure | Maquoketa Valley Senior High School Delhi, Iowa | West Delaware High School Manchester, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 319 | #21 of 319 |
| National rank | #448 of 16,910 | #538 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 206 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 77% |
| city | Delhi | Manchester |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.0 vs 86.2).
- •Maquoketa Valley Senior High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 77%).
- •Maquoketa Valley Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 87%).
- •West Delaware High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 32%).
- •Maquoketa Valley Senior High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.8).
- •West Delaware High School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 206.
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 Maquoketa Valley Senior High School better than West Delaware 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 Maquoketa Valley Senior High School and West Delaware High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Delhi and Manchester in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School: 206. West Delaware High School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maquoketa Valley Senior High School and West Delaware High School rank in Iowa?
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School is 12th of 319 and West Delaware High School is 21st of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).