Oelwein High School vs Oelwein Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 291 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oelwein High School
Oelwein · Public high · Grades 9–12
334 students
Oelwein Middle School
Oelwein · Public middle · Grades 5–8
350 students
| Measure | Oelwein High School Oelwein, Iowa | Oelwein Middle School Oelwein, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 319 | #224 of 239 |
| National rank | #3896 of 16,910 | #7795 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 334 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Oelwein | Oelwein |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oelwein High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 49.3).
- •Oelwein High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Oelwein High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Oelwein High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 52.6%).
- •Oelwein High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.7).
- •Oelwein Middle School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 334.
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 Oelwein High School better than Oelwein Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oelwein High School ranks higher (67.7 vs 49.3 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 Oelwein High School and Oelwein Middle School?
About 291 m in a straight line, between Oelwein and Oelwein in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oelwein High School: 334. Oelwein Middle School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oelwein High School and Oelwein Middle School rank in Iowa?
Oelwein High School is 234th of 319 and Oelwein Middle School is 224th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).