Pella Middle School vs Perry Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 109 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pella Middle School
Pella · Public middle · Grades 7–8
375 students
Perry Middle School
Perry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
| Measure | Pella Middle School Pella, Iowa | Perry Middle School Perry, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 239 | #198 of 239 |
| National rank | #359 of 15,369 | #5031 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 375 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 55% |
| city | Pella | Perry |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pella Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 62.1).
- •Pella Middle School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 55%).
- •Pella Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 57%).
- •Pella Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 57.3%).
- •Perry Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.6).
- •Pella Middle School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 370.
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 Pella Middle School better than Perry Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pella Middle School ranks higher (89.0 vs 62.1 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 Pella Middle School and Perry Middle School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Pella and Perry in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pella Middle School: 375. Perry Middle School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pella Middle School and Perry Middle School rank in Iowa?
Pella Middle School is 12th of 239 and Perry Middle School is 198th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).