Gerald W Kirn Middle School vs North Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 356 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Council Bluffs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
913 students
North Central Middle School
North Liberty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
925 students
| Measure | Gerald W Kirn Middle School Council Bluffs, Iowa | North Central Middle School North Liberty, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #176 of 239 | #42 of 239 |
| National rank | #3662 of 15,369 | #807 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 913 | 925 |
| Enrollment | 913 | 925 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | Council Bluffs | North Liberty |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 68.5).
- •North Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •North Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •North Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 48.5%).
- •North Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.7).
- •North Central Middle School is the larger school with 925 students compared with 913.
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 Gerald W Kirn Middle School better than North Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Central Middle School ranks higher (84.6 vs 68.5 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 Gerald W Kirn Middle School and North Central Middle School?
About 356 km in a straight line, between Council Bluffs and North Liberty in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerald W Kirn Middle School: 913. North Central Middle School: 925. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerald W Kirn Middle School and North Central Middle School rank in Iowa?
Gerald W Kirn Middle School is 176th of 239 and North Central Middle School is 42nd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).