Boulder Peak Intermediate School vs Linn-Mar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 5–6
613 students
Linn-Mar High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,229 students
| Measure | Boulder Peak Intermediate School Marion, Iowa | Linn-Mar High School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #151 of 239 | #92 of 319 |
| National rank | #2623 of 15,369 | #1332 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 613 | 2,229 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 2,229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 82% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linn-Mar High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 73.5).
- •Linn-Mar High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 31.5%).
- •Boulder Peak Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.1).
- •Linn-Mar High School is the larger school with 2,229 students compared with 613.
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 Boulder Peak Intermediate School better than Linn-Mar High School?
On the Success Index (US), Linn-Mar High School ranks higher (79.6 vs 73.5 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 Boulder Peak Intermediate School and Linn-Mar High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boulder Peak Intermediate School: 613. Linn-Mar High School: 2,229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boulder Peak Intermediate School and Linn-Mar High School rank in Iowa?
Boulder Peak Intermediate School is 151st of 239 and Linn-Mar High School is 92nd of 319 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).