Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School vs South Hardin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 46 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
South Hardin Middle School
Hubbard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
196 students
| Measure | Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School Aplington, Iowa | South Hardin Middle School Hubbard, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #56 of 239 | #142 of 239 |
| National rank | #973 of 15,369 | #2430 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 198 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Aplington | Hubbard |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 74.6).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 41.3%).
- •South Hardin Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.2).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 196.
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 South Hardin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School ranks higher (83.3 vs 74.6 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 South Hardin Middle School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Aplington and Hubbard in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School: 198. South Hardin Middle School: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School and South Hardin Middle School rank in Iowa?
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School is 56th of 239 and South Hardin Middle School is 142nd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).