Indianola High School vs Indianola Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 481 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indianola High School
Indianola · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
Indianola Middle School
Indianola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
818 students
| Measure | Indianola High School Indianola, Iowa | Indianola Middle School Indianola, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #188 of 319 | #65 of 239 |
| National rank | #2736 of 16,910 | #1085 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,165 | 818 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | 818 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 79% |
| city | Indianola | Indianola |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indianola Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 72.3).
- •Indianola Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Indianola Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Indianola High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 30.2%).
- •Indianola Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.5).
- •Indianola High School is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 818.
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 Indianola High School better than Indianola Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Indianola Middle School ranks higher (82.7 vs 72.3 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 Indianola High School and Indianola Middle School?
About 481 m in a straight line, between Indianola and Indianola in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indianola High School: 1,165. Indianola Middle School: 818. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indianola High School and Indianola Middle School rank in Iowa?
Indianola High School is 188th of 319 and Indianola Middle School is 65th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).