Harding Elementary School vs John Adams Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Elementary School
Mason City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
387 students
John Adams Middle School
Mason City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
463 students
| Measure | Harding Elementary School Mason City, Iowa | John Adams Middle School Mason City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #613 of 654 | #179 of 239 |
| National rank | #26549 of 50,301 | #3766 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 387 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 56% |
| city | Mason City | Mason City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Adams Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 47.9).
- •John Adams Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •John Adams Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Harding Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 49%).
- •John Adams Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.9).
- •John Adams Middle School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 387.
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 Harding Elementary School better than John Adams Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Adams Middle School ranks higher (68.1 vs 47.9 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 Harding Elementary School and John Adams Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mason City and Mason City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Elementary School: 387. John Adams Middle School: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Elementary School and John Adams Middle School rank in Iowa?
Harding Elementary School is 613th of 654 and John Adams Middle School is 179th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).