Forest City High School vs Forest City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 108 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest City High School
Forest City · Public high · Grades 9–12
304 students
Forest City Middle School
Forest City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
330 students
| Measure | Forest City High School Forest City, Iowa | Forest City Middle School Forest City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #126 of 319 | #47 of 239 |
| National rank | #1734 of 16,910 | #848 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 304 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 83% |
| city | Forest City | Forest City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 77.0).
- •Forest City Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Forest City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 67%).
- •Forest City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 41.5%).
- •Forest City High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.8).
- •Forest City Middle School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 304.
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 Forest City High School better than Forest City Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest City Middle School ranks higher (84.3 vs 77.0 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 Forest City High School and Forest City Middle School?
About 108 m in a straight line, between Forest City and Forest City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest City High School: 304. Forest City Middle School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest City High School and Forest City Middle School rank in Iowa?
Forest City High School is 126th of 319 and Forest City Middle School is 47th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).