Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School vs Parkersburg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 8.3 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
Parkersburg Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
211 students
| Measure | Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School Aplington, Iowa | Parkersburg Elementary School Parkersburg, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #56 of 239 | #306 of 654 |
| National rank | #973 of 15,369 | #7080 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 198 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | Aplington | Parkersburg |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 76.4).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 30.8%).
- •Parkersburg Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.2).
- •Parkersburg Elementary School is the larger school with 211 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 Parkersburg Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School ranks higher (83.3 vs 76.4 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 Parkersburg Elementary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Aplington and Parkersburg in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School: 198. Parkersburg Elementary School: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School and Parkersburg Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School is 56th of 239 and Parkersburg Elementary School is 306th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).