Hampton-Dumont Middle School vs Perry Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 125 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampton-Dumont Middle School
Hampton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
363 students
Perry Middle School
Perry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
| Measure | Hampton-Dumont Middle School Hampton, Iowa | Perry Middle School Perry, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 239 | #198 of 239 |
| National rank | #5045 of 15,369 | #5031 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 363 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 55% |
| city | Hampton | Perry |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.0 vs 62.1).
- •Hampton-Dumont Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Perry Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Hampton-Dumont Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 57.3%).
- •Perry Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.8).
- •Perry Middle School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 363.
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 Hampton-Dumont Middle School better than Perry 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 Hampton-Dumont Middle School and Perry Middle School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Perry in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hampton-Dumont Middle School: 363. Perry Middle School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hampton-Dumont Middle School and Perry Middle School rank in Iowa?
Hampton-Dumont Middle School is 199th of 239 and Perry Middle School is 198th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).