Central Springs Middle School vs Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Springs Middle School
Nora Springs · Public middle · Grades 4–8
255 students
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School
Garner · Public middle · Grades 5–8
255 students
| Measure | Central Springs Middle School Nora Springs, Iowa | Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School Garner, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #171 of 239 | #74 of 239 |
| National rank | #3455 of 15,369 | #1270 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 255 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| city | Nora Springs | Garner |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 69.5).
- •Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 33.7%).
- •Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.2).
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 Central Springs Middle School better than Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School ranks higher (81.4 vs 69.5 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 Central Springs Middle School and Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Nora Springs and Garner in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Springs Middle School: 255. Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Springs Middle School and Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School rank in Iowa?
Central Springs Middle School is 171st of 239 and Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School is 74th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).