Johnston Middle School vs Urbandale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.1 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
Urbandale High School
Urbandale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,301 students
| Measure | Johnston Middle School Johnston, Iowa | Urbandale High School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #177 of 319 |
| National rank | – | #2551 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,161 | 1,301 |
| Enrollment | 1,161 | 1,301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 66% |
| city | Johnston | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnston Middle School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 66%).
- •Johnston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 74%).
- •Johnston Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 36.4%).
- •Urbandale High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.4).
- •Urbandale High School is the larger school with 1,301 students compared with 1,161.
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 Urbandale High 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 Urbandale High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Johnston and Urbandale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnston Middle School: 1,161. Urbandale High School: 1,301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnston Middle School and Urbandale High School rank in Iowa?
Johnston Middle School is unranked and Urbandale High School is 177th of 319 among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).