Decorah Middle School vs Frank L Smart Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 220 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decorah Middle School
Decorah · Public middle · Grades 5–8
432 students
Frank L Smart Middle School
Davenport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
430 students
| Measure | Decorah Middle School Decorah, Iowa | Frank L Smart Middle School Davenport, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 239 | #236 of 239 |
| National rank | #237 of 15,369 | #10663 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 432 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 33% |
| city | Decorah | Davenport |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decorah Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 35.9).
- •Decorah Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 33%).
- •Decorah Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 32%).
- •Decorah Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 68.8%).
- •Frank L Smart Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.3).
- •Decorah Middle School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 430.
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 Decorah Middle School better than Frank L Smart Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Decorah Middle School ranks higher (90.8 vs 35.9 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 Decorah Middle School and Frank L Smart Middle School?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Decorah and Davenport in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decorah Middle School: 432. Frank L Smart Middle School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decorah Middle School and Frank L Smart Middle School rank in Iowa?
Decorah Middle School is 5th of 239 and Frank L Smart Middle School is 236th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).