Berg Middle School vs Newton Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berg Middle School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
790 students
Newton Senior High School
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
806 students
| Measure | Berg Middle School Newton, Iowa | Newton Senior High School Newton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #150 of 239 | #222 of 319 |
| National rank | #2609 of 15,369 | #3438 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 790 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 69.5).
- •Newton Senior High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Newton Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Newton Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 53.4%).
- •Berg Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.8).
- •Newton Senior High School is the larger school with 806 students compared with 790.
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 Berg Middle School better than Newton Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Berg Middle School ranks higher (73.6 vs 69.5 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 Berg Middle School and Newton Senior High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berg Middle School: 790. Newton Senior High School: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berg Middle School and Newton Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Berg Middle School is 150th of 239 and Newton Senior High School is 222nd of 319 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).