Gilbert Middle School vs Roland-Story High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilbert Middle School
Gilbert · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
Roland-Story High School
Story City · Public high · Grades 9–12
317 students
| Measure | Gilbert Middle School Gilbert, Iowa | Roland-Story High School Story City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #6 of 239 | #31 of 319 |
| National rank | #246 of 15,369 | #659 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 408 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.3% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 82% |
| city | Gilbert | Story City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilbert Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 84.8).
- •Gilbert Middle School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 82%).
- •Gilbert Middle School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 87%).
- •Gilbert Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 18%).
- •Gilbert Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 15.9).
- •Gilbert Middle School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 317.
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 Gilbert Middle School better than Roland-Story High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gilbert Middle School ranks higher (90.6 vs 84.8 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 Gilbert Middle School and Roland-Story High School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Story City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbert Middle School: 408. Roland-Story High School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbert Middle School and Roland-Story High School rank in Iowa?
Gilbert Middle School is 6th of 239 and Roland-Story High School is 31st of 319 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).