Dike-New Hartford Junior High School vs Holmes Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dike-New Hartford Junior High School
New Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
210 students
Holmes Junior High School
Cedar Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–9
628 students
| Measure | Dike-New Hartford Junior High School New Hartford, Iowa | Holmes Junior High School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #71 of 239 | #8 of 239 |
| National rank | #1180 of 15,369 | #319 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 210 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 90% |
| city | New Hartford | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 81.9).
- •Holmes Junior High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 77%).
- •Holmes Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Dike-New Hartford Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 25.2%).
- •Holmes Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 19.1).
- •Holmes Junior High School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 210.
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 Dike-New Hartford Junior High School better than Holmes Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Junior High School ranks higher (89.5 vs 81.9 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 Dike-New Hartford Junior High School and Holmes Junior High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between New Hartford and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dike-New Hartford Junior High School: 210. Holmes Junior High School: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dike-New Hartford Junior High School and Holmes Junior High School rank in Iowa?
Dike-New Hartford Junior High School is 71st of 239 and Holmes Junior High School is 8th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).