Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School vs Emmetsburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 159 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School
Aplington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
198 students
Emmetsburg Middle School
Emmetsburg · Public middle · Grades 5–8
199 students
| Measure | Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School Aplington, Iowa | Emmetsburg Middle School Emmetsburg, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #56 of 239 | #154 of 239 |
| National rank | #973 of 15,369 | #2747 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 198 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 59% |
| city | Aplington | Emmetsburg |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 72.9).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 40.7%).
- •Emmetsburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 15.2).
- •Emmetsburg Middle School is the larger school with 199 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 Middle School better than Emmetsburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School ranks higher (83.3 vs 72.9 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 Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School and Emmetsburg Middle School?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Aplington and Emmetsburg in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School: 198. Emmetsburg Middle School: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School and Emmetsburg Middle School rank in Iowa?
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School is 56th of 239 and Emmetsburg Middle School is 154th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).