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Edgewood-colesburg High School vs. West Delaware High School

Should you attend Edgewood-colesburg High School or West Delaware High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Edgewood-colesburg High School
403 W Union
Edgewood, IA 52042
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
West Delaware High School
605 New St
Manchester, IA 52057
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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West Delaware High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 198 students in grades 7-12, Edgewood-colesburg High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 466 students in grades 9-12, West Delaware High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
198 students
466 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edgewood-colesburg High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Delaware High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edgewood-colesburg High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Delaware High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edgewood-colesburg High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Delaware High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood-colesburg High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Delaware High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Delaware County Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#711 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#502 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edgewood-colesburg High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Delaware High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)
74%
(Top 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edgewood-colesburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Delaware High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Delaware County Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edgewood-colesburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Delaware High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Delaware County Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edgewood-colesburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Delaware High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Delaware County Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in IA)
90-94%
(Top 20% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Edgewood-colesburg High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Delaware High School with the average graduation rate observed in the West Delaware County Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Edgewood-colesburg High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Delaware High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
29
-
Grade 8 Students
39
-
Grade 9 Students
33
120
Grade 10 Students
36
115
Grade 11 Students
31
115
Grade 12 Students
30
116

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Delaware High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Delaware County Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edgewood-colesburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Delaware High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Delaware County Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edgewood-colesburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Delaware High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Delaware County Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Delaware High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Delaware County Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
95%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edgewood-colesburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Delaware High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Delaware County Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edgewood-colesburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Delaware High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Delaware County Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.10
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edgewood-colesburg High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Delaware High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Delaware County Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edgewood-colesburg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Delaware High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Delaware County Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edgewood-colesburg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Delaware High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Delaware County Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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