McCombs Middle School vs Norwalk Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 6.2 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 Senior High School
Norwalk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,035 students
| Measure | McCombs Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Norwalk Senior High School Norwalk, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #230 of 239 | #53 of 319 |
| National rank | #8762 of 15,369 | #874 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 670 | 1,035 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 1,035 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 84% |
| city | Des Moines | Norwalk |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwalk Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 44.8).
- •Norwalk Senior High School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 54%).
- •Norwalk Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 47%).
- •Norwalk Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 83.3%).
- •Norwalk Senior High School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.2).
- •Norwalk Senior High School is the larger school with 1,035 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 Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Norwalk Senior High School ranks higher (83.0 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 Senior High School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Norwalk in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCombs Middle School: 670. Norwalk Senior High School: 1,035. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCombs Middle School and Norwalk Senior High School rank in Iowa?
McCombs Middle School is 230th of 239 and Norwalk Senior High School is 53rd of 319 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).