Linn-Mar High School vs Oak Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linn-Mar High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,229 students
Oak Ridge Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
534 students
| Measure | Linn-Mar High School Marion, Iowa | Oak Ridge Middle School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #92 of 319 | #10 of 239 |
| National rank | #1332 of 16,910 | #336 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,229 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 2,229 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 86% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.3 vs 79.6).
- •Oak Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Oak Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Oak Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 23.1%).
- •Oak Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.1).
- •Linn-Mar High School is the larger school with 2,229 students compared with 534.
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 Linn-Mar High School better than Oak Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Ridge Middle School ranks higher (89.3 vs 79.6 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 Linn-Mar High School and Oak Ridge Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linn-Mar High School: 2,229. Oak Ridge Middle School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linn-Mar High School and Oak Ridge Middle School rank in Iowa?
Linn-Mar High School is 92nd of 319 and Oak Ridge Middle School is 10th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).