Dexter Elementary School vs Earlham Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dexter Elementary School
Dexter · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
186 students
Earlham Middle School
Earlham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
142 students
| Measure | Dexter Elementary School Dexter, Iowa | Earlham Middle School Earlham, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #404 of 654 | #38 of 239 |
| National rank | #10577 of 50,301 | #717 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 186 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Dexter | Earlham |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Earlham Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 71.0).
- •Earlham Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Earlham Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Earlham Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 43.5%).
- •Dexter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 20.3).
- •Dexter Elementary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 142.
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 Dexter Elementary School better than Earlham Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Earlham Middle School ranks higher (85.3 vs 71.0 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 Dexter Elementary School and Earlham Middle School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Dexter and Earlham in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dexter Elementary School: 186. Earlham Middle School: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dexter Elementary School and Earlham Middle School rank in Iowa?
Dexter Elementary School is 404th of 654 and Earlham Middle School is 38th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).