Carroll Middle School vs John Adams Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 181 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carroll Middle School
Carroll · Public middle · Grades 5–8
459 students
John Adams Middle School
Mason City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
463 students
| Measure | Carroll Middle School Carroll, Iowa | John Adams Middle School Mason City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #106 of 239 | #179 of 239 |
| National rank | #1680 of 15,369 | #3766 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 459 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 56% |
| city | Carroll | Mason City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carroll Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 68.1).
- •Carroll Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •Carroll Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Carroll Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 49%).
- •John Adams Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.4).
- •John Adams Middle School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 459.
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 Carroll Middle School better than John Adams Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carroll Middle School ranks higher (78.7 vs 68.1 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 Carroll Middle School and John Adams Middle School?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Carroll and Mason City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carroll Middle School: 459. John Adams Middle School: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carroll Middle School and John Adams Middle School rank in Iowa?
Carroll Middle School is 106th of 239 and John Adams Middle School is 179th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).