ADM Senior High School vs Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ADM Senior High School
Adel · Public high · Grades 9–12
666 students
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
Dallas Center · Public middle · Grades 5–6
586 students
| Measure | ADM Senior High School Adel, Iowa | Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School Dallas Center, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #13 of 319 | #4 of 239 |
| National rank | #467 of 16,910 | #200 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 666 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 666 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| city | Adel | Dallas Center |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 86.8).
- •ADM Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •ADM Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 19.3%).
- •Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.5).
- •ADM Senior High School is the larger school with 666 students compared with 586.
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 ADM Senior High School better than Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School ranks higher (91.3 vs 86.8 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 ADM Senior High School and Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Adel and Dallas Center in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ADM Senior High School: 666. Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ADM Senior High School and Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School rank in Iowa?
ADM Senior High School is 13th of 319 and Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School is 4th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).