Cardinal Junior High vs North Fayette Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 229 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Junior High
Eldon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
314 students
North Fayette Valley Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 5–8
312 students
| Measure | Cardinal Junior High Eldon, Iowa | North Fayette Valley Middle School Elgin, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #217 of 239 | #95 of 239 |
| National rank | #6555 of 15,369 | #1572 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 314 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 79% |
| city | Eldon | Elgin |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Fayette Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 55.0).
- •North Fayette Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 54%).
- •North Fayette Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •North Fayette Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 60.8%).
- •North Fayette Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.5).
- •Cardinal Junior High is the larger school with 314 students compared with 312.
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 Cardinal Junior High better than North Fayette Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Fayette Valley Middle School ranks higher (79.5 vs 55.0 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 Cardinal Junior High and North Fayette Valley Middle School?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Eldon and Elgin in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Junior High: 314. North Fayette Valley Middle School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Junior High and North Fayette Valley Middle School rank in Iowa?
Cardinal Junior High is 217th of 239 and North Fayette Valley Middle School is 95th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).