Mount Vernon High School vs Mount Vernon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 200 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
470 students
Mount Vernon Middle School
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
425 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon, Iowa | Mount Vernon Middle School Mount Vernon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #55 of 319 | #37 of 239 |
| National rank | #904 of 16,910 | #709 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 470 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 84% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 82.8).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 15.8%).
- •Mount Vernon Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.1).
- •Mount Vernon High School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 425.
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 Mount Vernon High School better than Mount Vernon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon Middle School ranks higher (85.4 vs 82.8 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 Mount Vernon High School and Mount Vernon Middle School?
About 200 m in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon High School: 470. Mount Vernon Middle School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon High School and Mount Vernon Middle School rank in Iowa?
Mount Vernon High School is 55th of 319 and Mount Vernon Middle School is 37th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).