Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School vs Winterset Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 200 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School
Garner · Public middle · Grades 5–8
255 students
Winterset Junior High School
Winterset · Public middle · Grades 7–8
256 students
| Measure | Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School Garner, Iowa | Winterset Junior High School Winterset, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #74 of 239 | #68 of 239 |
| National rank | #1270 of 15,369 | #1129 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 255 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 78% |
| city | Garner | Winterset |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winterset Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 81.4).
- •Winterset Junior High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 31.3%).
- •Winterset Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.9).
- •Winterset Junior High School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 255.
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 Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School better than Winterset Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Winterset Junior High School ranks higher (82.4 vs 81.4 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 Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School and Winterset Junior High School?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Garner and Winterset in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School: 255. Winterset Junior High School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School and Winterset Junior High School rank in Iowa?
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School is 74th of 239 and Winterset Junior High School is 68th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).