Johnston Middle School vs Northview Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Iowa, United States, 11 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
Northview Middle School
Ankeny · Public other · Grades 8–9
1,021 students
| Measure | Johnston Middle School Johnston, Iowa | Northview Middle School Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades 8–9 |
| Students | 1,161 | 1,021 |
| Enrollment | 1,161 | 1,021 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 84% |
| city | Johnston | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnston Middle School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 84%).
- •Johnston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Northview Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 27%).
- •Northview Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.4).
- •Johnston Middle School is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 1,021.
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 Northview Middle 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 Northview Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Johnston and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnston Middle School: 1,161. Northview Middle School: 1,021. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnston Middle School and Northview Middle School rank in Iowa?
Johnston Middle School is unranked and Northview Middle School is unranked among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).