Boone Middle School vs George Washington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 266 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boone Middle School
Boone · Public middle · Grades 5–8
586 students
George Washington Middle School
Dubuque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students
| Measure | Boone Middle School Boone, Iowa | George Washington Middle School Dubuque, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #157 of 239 | #160 of 239 |
| National rank | #2944 of 15,369 | #2984 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 586 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Boone | Dubuque |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.9 vs 71.7).
- •George Washington Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •George Washington Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Boone Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 53.4%).
- •George Washington Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.3).
- •Boone Middle School is the larger school with 586 students compared with 584.
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 Boone Middle School better than George Washington Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Boone Middle School and George Washington Middle School?
About 266 km in a straight line, between Boone and Dubuque in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boone Middle School: 586. George Washington Middle School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boone Middle School and George Washington Middle School rank in Iowa?
Boone Middle School is 157th of 239 and George Washington Middle School is 160th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).