Anamosa Middle School vs Harlan Community Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 341 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anamosa Middle School
Anamosa · Public middle · Grades 5–8
335 students
Harlan Community Middle School
Harlan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
| Measure | Anamosa Middle School Anamosa, Iowa | Harlan Community Middle School Harlan, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #85 of 239 | #69 of 239 |
| National rank | #1435 of 15,369 | #1159 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 83% |
| city | Anamosa | Harlan |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harlan Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 80.3).
- •Harlan Community Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 70%).
- •Harlan Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 62%).
- •Anamosa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 38.2%).
- •Anamosa Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.0).
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 Anamosa Middle School better than Harlan Community Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harlan Community Middle School ranks higher (82.1 vs 80.3 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 Anamosa Middle School and Harlan Community Middle School?
About 341 km in a straight line, between Anamosa and Harlan in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anamosa Middle School: 335. Harlan Community Middle School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anamosa Middle School and Harlan Community Middle School rank in Iowa?
Anamosa Middle School is 85th of 239 and Harlan Community Middle School is 69th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).