Sunnyside Elementary School vs West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–4
298 students
West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School
West Burlington · Public high · Grades 7–12
396 students
| Measure | Sunnyside Elementary School Burlington, Iowa | West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School West Burlington, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #540 of 654 | #139 of 319 |
| National rank | #17547 of 50,301 | #1880 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 298 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Burlington | West Burlington |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 61.0).
- •West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 56%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.7).
- •West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 298.
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 Sunnyside Elementary School better than West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School ranks higher (76.4 vs 61.0 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 Sunnyside Elementary School and West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Burlington and West Burlington in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sunnyside Elementary School: 298. West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sunnyside Elementary School and West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School rank in Iowa?
Sunnyside Elementary School is 540th of 654 and West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School is 139th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).