North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School vs Wapsie Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 142 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School
New Sharon · Public high · Grades 7–12
275 students
Wapsie Valley High School
Fairbank · Public high · Grades 7–12
273 students
| Measure | North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School New Sharon, Iowa | Wapsie Valley High School Fairbank, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #179 of 319 | #37 of 319 |
| National rank | #2568 of 16,910 | #707 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 275 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | New Sharon | Fairbank |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wapsie Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 73.1).
- •Wapsie Valley High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Wapsie Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Wapsie Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 24.7%).
- •Wapsie Valley High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.1).
- •North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 273.
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 North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School better than Wapsie Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wapsie Valley High School ranks higher (84.4 vs 73.1 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 North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School and Wapsie Valley High School?
About 142 km in a straight line, between New Sharon and Fairbank in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School: 275. Wapsie Valley High School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School and Wapsie Valley High School rank in Iowa?
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School is 179th of 319 and Wapsie Valley High School is 37th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).