Rock Valley Elementary School vs South Hamilton Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 238 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rock Valley Elementary School
Rock Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
South Hamilton Elem
Jewell · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
370 students
| Measure | Rock Valley Elementary School Rock Valley, Iowa | South Hamilton Elem Jewell, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #284 of 654 | #152 of 654 |
| National rank | #6452 of 50,301 | #3492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 370 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Rock Valley | Jewell |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hamilton Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 77.5).
- •Rock Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •South Hamilton Elem does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •South Hamilton Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 68.6%).
- •Rock Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.4).
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 Rock Valley Elementary School better than South Hamilton Elem?
On the Success Index (US), South Hamilton Elem ranks higher (82.8 vs 77.5 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 Rock Valley Elementary School and South Hamilton Elem?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Rock Valley and Jewell in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rock Valley Elementary School: 370. South Hamilton Elem: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rock Valley Elementary School and South Hamilton Elem rank in Iowa?
Rock Valley Elementary School is 284th of 654 and South Hamilton Elem is 152nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).