North Ridge Elementary vs Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Ridge Elementary
Waverly · Public elementary · Grades K–4
397 students
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School
Waverly · Public high · Grades 9–12
737 students
| Measure | North Ridge Elementary Waverly, Iowa | Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School Waverly, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #337 of 654 | #23 of 319 |
| National rank | #7914 of 50,301 | #554 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 397 | 737 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 87% |
| Math proficiency | – | 82% |
| city | Waverly | Waverly |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 75.1).
- •Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 20.4%).
- •North Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.0).
- •Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School is the larger school with 737 students compared with 397.
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 Ridge Elementary better than Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School ranks higher (86.0 vs 75.1 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 Ridge Elementary and Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Waverly and Waverly in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Ridge Elementary: 397. Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School: 737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Ridge Elementary and Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School rank in Iowa?
North Ridge Elementary is 337th of 654 and Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School is 23rd of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).