Forest City Middle School vs Roland-Story Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 123 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest City Middle School
Forest City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
330 students
Roland-Story Middle School
Roland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
331 students
| Measure | Forest City Middle School Forest City, Iowa | Roland-Story Middle School Roland, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #47 of 239 | #44 of 239 |
| National rank | #848 of 15,369 | #821 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 330 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 75% |
| city | Forest City | Roland |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.3 vs 84.5).
- •Forest City Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 75%).
- •Roland-Story Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 41.5%).
- •Forest City Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.6).
- •Roland-Story Middle School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 330.
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 Middle School better than Roland-Story Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest City Middle School and Roland-Story Middle School?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Forest City and Roland in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest City Middle School: 330. Roland-Story Middle School: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest City Middle School and Roland-Story Middle School rank in Iowa?
Forest City Middle School is 47th of 239 and Roland-Story Middle School is 44th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).