AGWSR Middle School vs Southwest Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 238 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AGWSR Middle School
Wellsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
131 students
Southwest Valley Middle School
Villisca · Public middle · Grades 6–8
131 students
| Measure | AGWSR Middle School Wellsburg, Iowa | Southwest Valley Middle School Villisca, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 239 | #190 of 239 |
| National rank | #2470 of 15,369 | #4384 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 131 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Wellsburg | Villisca |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AGWSR Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 65.0).
- •AGWSR Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •AGWSR Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Southwest Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 48.1%).
- •Southwest Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.6).
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 AGWSR Middle School better than Southwest Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), AGWSR Middle School ranks higher (74.3 vs 65.0 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 AGWSR Middle School and Southwest Valley Middle School?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Wellsburg and Villisca in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AGWSR Middle School: 131. Southwest Valley Middle School: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AGWSR Middle School and Southwest Valley Middle School rank in Iowa?
AGWSR Middle School is 145th of 239 and Southwest Valley Middle School is 190th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).