Harlan Community Middle School vs Norway Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 284 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlan Community Middle School
Harlan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
Norway Elementary School
Norway · Public middle · Grades 4–6
336 students
| Measure | Harlan Community Middle School Harlan, Iowa | Norway Elementary School Norway, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #69 of 239 | #62 of 239 |
| National rank | #1159 of 15,369 | #1051 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 335 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 70% |
| city | Harlan | Norway |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.1 vs 82.9).
- •Harlan Community Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 70%).
- •Harlan Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 75%).
- •Norway Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 38.2%).
- •Norway Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.0).
- •Norway Elementary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 335.
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 Harlan Community Middle School better than Norway Elementary 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 Harlan Community Middle School and Norway Elementary School?
About 284 km in a straight line, between Harlan and Norway in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlan Community Middle School: 335. Norway Elementary School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlan Community Middle School and Norway Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Harlan Community Middle School is 69th of 239 and Norway Elementary School is 62nd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).