Fairfield Middle School vs South Tama County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 122 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Middle School
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
410 students
South Tama County Middle School
Toledo · Public middle · Grades 5–8
413 students
| Measure | Fairfield Middle School Fairfield, Iowa | South Tama County Middle School Toledo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 239 | #210 of 239 |
| National rank | #1891 of 15,369 | #5897 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 410 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 54% |
| city | Fairfield | Toledo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 58.1).
- •Fairfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Fairfield Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •Fairfield Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 62.7%).
- •Fairfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.2).
- •South Tama County Middle School is the larger school with 413 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 Middle School better than South Tama County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Middle School ranks higher (77.6 vs 58.1 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 Fairfield Middle School and South Tama County Middle School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Toledo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Middle School: 410. South Tama County Middle School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Middle School and South Tama County Middle School rank in Iowa?
Fairfield Middle School is 117th of 239 and South Tama County Middle School is 210th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).