Highland Elementary School vs Highland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
Highland Middle School
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
119 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Riverside, Iowa | Highland Middle School Riverside, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #561 of 654 | #58 of 239 |
| National rank | #19186 of 50,301 | #1002 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 242 | 119 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 119 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 58.5).
- •Highland Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 25.2%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.1).
- •Highland Elementary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 119.
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 Highland Elementary School better than Highland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Middle School ranks higher (83.2 vs 58.5 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 Highland Elementary School and Highland Middle School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 242. Highland Middle School: 119. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Highland Middle School rank in Iowa?
Highland Elementary School is 561st of 654 and Highland Middle School is 58th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).