Holmes Junior High School vs Wood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 187 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
Wood Middle School
Davenport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
629 students
| Measure | Holmes Junior High School Cedar Falls, Iowa | Wood Middle School Davenport, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 239 | #218 of 239 |
| National rank | #319 of 15,369 | #6645 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 628 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 51% |
| city | Cedar Falls | Davenport |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 54.6).
- •Holmes Junior High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 51%).
- •Holmes Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 47%).
- •Holmes Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 52.8%).
- •Holmes Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.6).
- •Wood Middle School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 628.
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 Wood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Junior High School ranks higher (89.5 vs 54.6 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 Wood Middle School?
About 187 km in a straight line, between Cedar Falls and Davenport in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Junior High School: 628. Wood Middle School: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Junior High School and Wood Middle School rank in Iowa?
Holmes Junior High School is 8th of 239 and Wood Middle School is 218th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).