Iowa Falls - Alden High School vs Riverbend Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
Iowa Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
398 students
Riverbend Middle School
Iowa Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
257 students
| Measure | Iowa Falls - Alden High School Iowa Falls, Iowa | Riverbend Middle School Iowa Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #157 of 319 | #80 of 239 |
| National rank | #2195 of 16,910 | #1329 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 398 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| city | Iowa Falls | Iowa Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverbend Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 74.7).
- •Riverbend Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Iowa Falls - Alden High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Iowa Falls - Alden High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 41.2%).
- •Riverbend Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.7).
- •Iowa Falls - Alden High School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 257.
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 Iowa Falls - Alden High School better than Riverbend Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverbend Middle School ranks higher (81.0 vs 74.7 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 Iowa Falls - Alden High School and Riverbend Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Iowa Falls and Iowa Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iowa Falls - Alden High School: 398. Riverbend Middle School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iowa Falls - Alden High School and Riverbend Middle School rank in Iowa?
Iowa Falls - Alden High School is 157th of 319 and Riverbend Middle School is 80th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).