DeSoto Intermediate School vs Harlan Community Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 111 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeSoto Intermediate School
DeSoto · Public middle · Grades 5–6
337 students
Harlan Community Middle School
Harlan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
| Measure | DeSoto Intermediate School DeSoto, Iowa | Harlan Community Middle School Harlan, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #53 of 239 | #69 of 239 |
| National rank | #937 of 15,369 | #1159 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 337 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 83% |
| city | DeSoto | Harlan |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeSoto Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 82.1).
- •Harlan Community Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 74%).
- •Harlan Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 68%).
- •DeSoto Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 38.2%).
- •DeSoto Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.0).
- •DeSoto Intermediate School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 335.
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 DeSoto Intermediate School better than Harlan Community Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), DeSoto Intermediate School ranks higher (83.6 vs 82.1 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 DeSoto Intermediate School and Harlan Community Middle School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between DeSoto and Harlan in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeSoto Intermediate School: 337. Harlan Community Middle School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeSoto Intermediate School and Harlan Community Middle School rank in Iowa?
DeSoto Intermediate School is 53rd of 239 and Harlan Community Middle School is 69th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).