Earlham Middle School vs Nodaway Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 44 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earlham Middle School
Earlham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
142 students
Nodaway Valley Middle School
Fontanelle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
144 students
| Measure | Earlham Middle School Earlham, Iowa | Nodaway Valley Middle School Fontanelle, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #38 of 239 | #147 of 239 |
| National rank | #717 of 15,369 | #2543 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 142 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 142 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.4% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Earlham | Fontanelle |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Earlham Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 74.0).
- •Earlham Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Earlham Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Earlham Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 50%).
- •Nodaway Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.3).
- •Nodaway Valley Middle School is the larger school with 144 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 Earlham Middle School better than Nodaway Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Earlham Middle School ranks higher (85.3 vs 74.0 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 Earlham Middle School and Nodaway Valley Middle School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Earlham and Fontanelle in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earlham Middle School: 142. Nodaway Valley Middle School: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earlham Middle School and Nodaway Valley Middle School rank in Iowa?
Earlham Middle School is 38th of 239 and Nodaway Valley Middle School is 147th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).