Columbus Community Junior High School vs Wapello Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Community Junior High School
Columbus Junction · Public middle · Grades 7–8
104 students
Wapello Junior High School
Wapello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
102 students
| Measure | Columbus Community Junior High School Columbus Junction, Iowa | Wapello Junior High School Wapello, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 239 | #214 of 239 |
| National rank | #7122 of 15,369 | #6381 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 104 | 102 |
| Enrollment | 104 | 102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Columbus Junction | Wapello |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wapello Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 52.3).
- •Columbus Community Junior High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Wapello Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 63.5%).
- •Wapello Junior High School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 20.8).
- •Columbus Community Junior High School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 102.
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 Columbus Community Junior High School better than Wapello Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wapello Junior High School ranks higher (55.9 vs 52.3 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 Columbus Community Junior High School and Wapello Junior High School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Columbus Junction and Wapello in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Community Junior High School: 104. Wapello Junior High School: 102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Community Junior High School and Wapello Junior High School rank in Iowa?
Columbus Community Junior High School is 221st of 239 and Wapello Junior High School is 214th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).