Red Oak Junior/Senior High School vs Vinton-Shellsburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 294 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School
Red Oak · Public high · Grades 7–12
420 students
Vinton-Shellsburg High School
Vinton · Public high · Grades 9–12
414 students
| Measure | Red Oak Junior/Senior High School Red Oak, Iowa | Vinton-Shellsburg High School Vinton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #266 of 319 | #210 of 319 |
| National rank | #5046 of 16,910 | #3067 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 420 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Red Oak | Vinton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vinton-Shellsburg High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 63.0).
- •Vinton-Shellsburg High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Red Oak Junior/Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 49.5%).
- •Vinton-Shellsburg High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.0).
- •Red Oak Junior/Senior High School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 414.
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 Red Oak Junior/Senior High School better than Vinton-Shellsburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), Vinton-Shellsburg High School ranks higher (71.0 vs 63.0 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 Red Oak Junior/Senior High School and Vinton-Shellsburg High School?
About 294 km in a straight line, between Red Oak and Vinton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School: 420. Vinton-Shellsburg High School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Red Oak Junior/Senior High School and Vinton-Shellsburg High School rank in Iowa?
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School is 266th of 319 and Vinton-Shellsburg High School is 210th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).