John Adams Middle School vs Lincoln Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Adams Middle School
Mason City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
463 students
Lincoln Intermediate
Mason City · Public middle · Grades 5–6
485 students
| Measure | John Adams Middle School Mason City, Iowa | Lincoln Intermediate Mason City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 239 | #193 of 239 |
| National rank | #3766 of 15,369 | #4624 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 463 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| city | Mason City | Mason City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Adams Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 63.9).
- •John Adams Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •John Adams Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 53.2%).
- •Lincoln Intermediate does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.0).
- •Lincoln Intermediate is the larger school with 485 students compared with 463.
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 John Adams Middle School better than Lincoln Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), John Adams Middle School ranks higher (68.1 vs 63.9 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 John Adams Middle School and Lincoln Intermediate?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Mason City and Mason City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams Middle School: 463. Lincoln Intermediate: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams Middle School and Lincoln Intermediate rank in Iowa?
John Adams Middle School is 179th of 239 and Lincoln Intermediate is 193rd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).