Norwalk Middle School vs Orchard Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norwalk Middle School
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
824 students
Orchard Hills Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
558 students
| Measure | Norwalk Middle School Norwalk, Iowa | Orchard Hills Elementary Norwalk, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #39 of 239 | #422 of 654 |
| National rank | #722 of 15,369 | #11404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 824 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 824 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | – |
| Math proficiency | 78% | – |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwalk Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 69.9).
- •Norwalk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 23.8%).
- •Norwalk Middle School is the larger school with 824 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 Norwalk Middle School better than Orchard Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Norwalk Middle School ranks higher (85.3 vs 69.9 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 Norwalk Middle School and Orchard Hills Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norwalk Middle School: 824. Orchard Hills Elementary: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norwalk Middle School and Orchard Hills Elementary rank in Iowa?
Norwalk Middle School is 39th of 239 and Orchard Hills Elementary is 422nd of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).