McCombs Middle School vs Norwalk Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCombs Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
Norwalk Middle School
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
824 students
| Measure | McCombs Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Norwalk Middle School Norwalk, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #230 of 239 | #39 of 239 |
| National rank | #8762 of 15,369 | #722 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 670 | 824 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 824 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 78% |
| city | Des Moines | Norwalk |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwalk Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 44.8).
- •Norwalk Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 54%).
- •Norwalk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •Norwalk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 83.3%).
- •Norwalk Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.2).
- •Norwalk Middle School is the larger school with 824 students compared with 670.
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 McCombs Middle School better than Norwalk Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Norwalk Middle School ranks higher (85.3 vs 44.8 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 McCombs Middle School and Norwalk Middle School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Norwalk in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCombs Middle School: 670. Norwalk Middle School: 824. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCombs Middle School and Norwalk Middle School rank in Iowa?
McCombs Middle School is 230th of 239 and Norwalk Middle School is 39th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).