Holmes Junior High School vs Southdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Junior High School
Cedar Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–9
628 students
Southdale Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
539 students
| Measure | Holmes Junior High School Cedar Falls, Iowa | Southdale Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #8 of 239 | #46 of 654 |
| National rank | #319 of 15,369 | #1372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 628 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 83% |
| city | Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 87.8).
- •Holmes Junior High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 83%).
- •Holmes Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Southdale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 25.2%).
- •Holmes Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
- •Holmes Junior High School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 539.
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 Holmes Junior High School better than Southdale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Junior High School ranks higher (89.5 vs 87.8 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 Holmes Junior High School and Southdale Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Junior High School: 628. Southdale Elementary School: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Junior High School and Southdale Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Holmes Junior High School is 8th of 239 and Southdale Elementary School is 46th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).