Algona Middle School vs Ballard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 139 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algona Middle School
Algona · Public middle · Grades 5–8
419 students
Ballard Middle School
Huxley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
418 students
| Measure | Algona Middle School Algona, Iowa | Ballard Middle School Huxley, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #123 of 239 | #19 of 239 |
| National rank | #2001 of 15,369 | #491 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 419 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 81% |
| city | Algona | Huxley |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 76.9).
- •Ballard Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 70%).
- •Ballard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 74%).
- •Ballard Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 41.3%).
- •Algona Middle School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 418.
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 Algona Middle School better than Ballard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard Middle School ranks higher (87.7 vs 76.9 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 Algona Middle School and Ballard Middle School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Algona and Huxley in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Algona Middle School: 419. Ballard Middle School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Algona Middle School and Ballard Middle School rank in Iowa?
Algona Middle School is 123rd of 239 and Ballard Middle School is 19th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).