Aplington Elementary School vs Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aplington Elementary School
Aplington · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
165 students
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School
Aplington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
198 students
| Measure | Aplington Elementary School Aplington, Iowa | Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School Aplington, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #241 of 654 | #56 of 239 |
| National rank | #5525 of 50,301 | #973 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 165 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| city | Aplington | Aplington |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 79.0).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 30.9%).
- •Aplington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 165.
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 Aplington Elementary School better than Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School ranks higher (83.3 vs 79.0 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 Aplington Elementary School and Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Aplington and Aplington in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aplington Elementary School: 165. Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aplington Elementary School and Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School rank in Iowa?
Aplington Elementary School is 241st of 654 and Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School is 56th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).