McCombs Middle School vs Orchard Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 8.2 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
Orchard Hills Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
558 students
| Measure | McCombs Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Orchard Hills Elementary Norwalk, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #230 of 239 | #422 of 654 |
| National rank | #8762 of 15,369 | #11404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 670 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Des Moines | Norwalk |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 44.8).
- •Orchard Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 83.3%).
- •Orchard Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.2).
- •McCombs Middle School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 558.
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 Orchard Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Hills Elementary ranks higher (69.9 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 Orchard Hills Elementary?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Norwalk in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCombs Middle School: 670. Orchard Hills Elementary: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCombs Middle School and Orchard Hills Elementary rank in Iowa?
McCombs Middle School is 230th of 239 and Orchard Hills Elementary is 422nd of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).