Forest City Middle School vs South Central Calhoun Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 127 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
South Central Calhoun Middle School
Rockwell City · Public middle · Grades 4–8
329 students
| Measure | Forest City Middle School Forest City, Iowa | South Central Calhoun Middle School Rockwell City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #47 of 239 | #102 of 239 |
| National rank | #848 of 15,369 | #1664 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 330 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 70% |
| city | Forest City | Rockwell City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 78.9).
- •Forest City Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 70%).
- •Forest City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 76%).
- •Forest City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 42.6%).
- •Forest City Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.3).
- •Forest City Middle School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 329.
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 South Central Calhoun Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest City Middle School ranks higher (84.3 vs 78.9 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 Middle School and South Central Calhoun Middle School?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Forest City and Rockwell City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest City Middle School: 330. South Central Calhoun Middle School: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest City Middle School and South Central Calhoun Middle School rank in Iowa?
Forest City Middle School is 47th of 239 and South Central Calhoun Middle School is 102nd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).