Fairfield High School vs Fairfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield High School
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
442 students
Fairfield Middle School
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
410 students
| Measure | Fairfield High School Fairfield, Iowa | Fairfield Middle School Fairfield, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #186 of 319 | #117 of 239 |
| National rank | #2711 of 16,910 | #1891 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 442 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 72.4).
- •Fairfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Fairfield High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Fairfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 41%).
- •Fairfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.2).
- •Fairfield High School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 410.
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 Fairfield High School better than Fairfield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Middle School ranks higher (77.6 vs 72.4 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 Fairfield High School and Fairfield Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield High School: 442. Fairfield Middle School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield High School and Fairfield Middle School rank in Iowa?
Fairfield High School is 186th of 319 and Fairfield Middle School is 117th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).