Boone Middle School vs Vernon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 188 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
Vernon Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 5–8
587 students
| Measure | Boone Middle School Boone, Iowa | Vernon Middle School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #157 of 239 | #72 of 239 |
| National rank | #2944 of 15,369 | #1190 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 586 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 76% |
| city | Boone | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vernon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 71.9).
- •Vernon Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Vernon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Boone Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 37.8%).
- •Vernon Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
- •Vernon Middle School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 586.
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 Vernon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Vernon Middle School ranks higher (81.9 vs 71.9 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 Boone Middle School and Vernon Middle School?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Boone and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boone Middle School: 586. Vernon Middle School: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boone Middle School and Vernon Middle School rank in Iowa?
Boone Middle School is 157th of 239 and Vernon Middle School is 72nd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).