Johnston Middle School vs Lawson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnston Middle School
Johnston · Public other · Grades 8–9
1,161 students
Lawson Elementary School
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
| Measure | Johnston Middle School Johnston, Iowa | Lawson Elementary School Johnston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | – | #60 of 654 |
| National rank | – | #1640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,161 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 1,161 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 86% |
| city | Johnston | Johnston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 85%).
- •Johnston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Johnston Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 33.2%).
- •Lawson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.4).
- •Johnston Middle School is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 545.
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 Johnston Middle School better than Lawson Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Johnston Middle School and Lawson Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Johnston and Johnston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnston Middle School: 1,161. Lawson Elementary School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnston Middle School and Lawson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Johnston Middle School is unranked and Lawson Elementary School is 60th of 654 among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).