Hampton-Dumont Middle School vs South Side Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.6 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
South Side Elementary School
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
303 students
| Measure | Hampton-Dumont Middle School Hampton, Iowa | South Side Elementary School Hampton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #199 of 239 | #398 of 654 |
| National rank | #5045 of 15,369 | #10220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 363 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 77% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Side Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 62.0).
- •South Side Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •South Side Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Hampton-Dumont Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 60.4%).
- •South Side Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.8).
- •Hampton-Dumont Middle School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 303.
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 South Side Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Side Elementary School ranks higher (71.6 vs 62.0 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 Hampton-Dumont Middle School and South Side Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hampton-Dumont Middle School: 363. South Side Elementary School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hampton-Dumont Middle School and South Side Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hampton-Dumont Middle School is 199th of 239 and South Side Elementary School is 398th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).