Adams Elementary School vs Carroll Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Elementary School
Carroll · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
232 students
Carroll Middle School
Carroll · Public middle · Grades 5–8
459 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary School Carroll, Iowa | Carroll Middle School Carroll, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #367 of 654 | #106 of 239 |
| National rank | #8955 of 50,301 | #1680 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 232 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 82% |
| city | Carroll | Carroll |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carroll Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 73.4).
- •Carroll Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Carroll Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 63%).
- •Carroll Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 44.4%).
- •Adams Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.4).
- •Carroll Middle School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 232.
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 Adams Elementary School better than Carroll Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carroll Middle School ranks higher (78.7 vs 73.4 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 Adams Elementary School and Carroll Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Carroll and Carroll in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary School: 232. Carroll Middle School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary School and Carroll Middle School rank in Iowa?
Adams Elementary School is 367th of 654 and Carroll Middle School is 106th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).