Knoxville Middle School vs Solon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knoxville Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
323 students
Solon Middle School
Solon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
320 students
| Measure | Knoxville Middle School Knoxville, Iowa | Solon Middle School Solon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #143 of 239 | #1 of 239 |
| National rank | #2444 of 15,369 | #75 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 323 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 87% |
| city | Knoxville | Solon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.1 vs 74.5).
- •Solon Middle School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 69%).
- •Solon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 65%).
- •Solon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 51.7%).
- •Knoxville Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.8).
- •Knoxville Middle School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 320.
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 Knoxville Middle School better than Solon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Solon Middle School ranks higher (94.1 vs 74.5 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 Knoxville Middle School and Solon Middle School?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Solon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knoxville Middle School: 323. Solon Middle School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knoxville Middle School and Solon Middle School rank in Iowa?
Knoxville Middle School is 143rd of 239 and Solon Middle School is 1st of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).