Decorah Middle School vs John Cline Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 545 m 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
John Cline Elementary School
Decorah · Public elementary · Grades K–2
300 students
| Measure | Decorah Middle School Decorah, Iowa | John Cline Elementary School Decorah, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 239 | #100 of 654 |
| National rank | #237 of 15,369 | #2314 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 432 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Decorah | Decorah |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decorah Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 85.3).
- •John Cline Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 26.2%).
- •John Cline Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.3).
- •Decorah Middle School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 300.
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 John Cline Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Decorah Middle School ranks higher (90.8 vs 85.3 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 Decorah Middle School and John Cline Elementary School?
About 545 m in a straight line, between Decorah and Decorah in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decorah Middle School: 432. John Cline Elementary School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decorah Middle School and John Cline Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Decorah Middle School is 5th of 239 and John Cline Elementary School is 100th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).