Ballard High School vs Ballard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 874 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard High School
Huxley · Public high · Grades 9–12
586 students
Ballard Middle School
Huxley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
418 students
| Measure | Ballard High School Huxley, Iowa | Ballard Middle School Huxley, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #38 of 319 | #19 of 239 |
| National rank | #735 of 16,910 | #491 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 586 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| city | Huxley | Huxley |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 84.1).
- •Ballard Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Ballard High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Ballard High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 17.7%).
- •Ballard Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.3).
- •Ballard High School is the larger school with 586 students compared with 418.
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 Ballard High School better than Ballard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard Middle School ranks higher (87.7 vs 84.1 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 Ballard High School and Ballard Middle School?
About 874 m in a straight line, between Huxley and Huxley in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard High School: 586. Ballard Middle School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard High School and Ballard Middle School rank in Iowa?
Ballard High School is 38th of 319 and Ballard Middle School is 19th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).