Aplington-Parkersburg High School vs Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aplington-Parkersburg High School
Parkersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
247 students
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School
Aplington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
198 students
| Measure | Aplington-Parkersburg High School Parkersburg, Iowa | Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School Aplington, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #71 of 319 | #56 of 239 |
| National rank | #1069 of 16,910 | #973 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 247 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| city | Parkersburg | Aplington |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 81.3).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 25.3%).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.2).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg High School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 198.
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-Parkersburg High School better than Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School ranks higher (83.3 vs 81.3 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 Aplington-Parkersburg High School and Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Parkersburg and Aplington in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aplington-Parkersburg High School: 247. Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aplington-Parkersburg High School and Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School rank in Iowa?
Aplington-Parkersburg High School is 71st of 319 and Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School is 56th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).