Ames High School vs Ames Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ames High School
Ames · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,440 students
Ames Middle School
Ames · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,033 students
| Measure | Ames High School Ames, Iowa | Ames Middle School Ames, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #101 of 319 | #73 of 239 |
| National rank | #1438 of 16,910 | #1195 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,440 | 1,033 |
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,033 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| city | Ames | Ames |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ames Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 78.9).
- •Ames High School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Ames High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 73%).
- •Ames High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 31.2%).
- •Ames Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.8).
- •Ames High School is the larger school with 1,440 students compared with 1,033.
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 Ames High School better than Ames Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ames Middle School ranks higher (81.8 vs 78.9 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 Ames High School and Ames Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Ames and Ames in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ames High School: 1,440. Ames Middle School: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ames High School and Ames Middle School rank in Iowa?
Ames High School is 101st of 319 and Ames Middle School is 73rd of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).