Perry Elementary vs Perry Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perry Elementary
Perry · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
816 students
Perry Middle School
Perry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
| Measure | Perry Elementary Perry, Iowa | Perry Middle School Perry, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #488 of 654 | #198 of 239 |
| National rank | #14865 of 50,301 | #5031 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 816 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 55% |
| city | Perry | Perry |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 62.1).
- •Perry Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Perry Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Perry Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 60%).
- •Perry Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •Perry Elementary is the larger school with 816 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 Perry Elementary better than Perry Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Elementary ranks higher (64.9 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 Perry Elementary and Perry Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Perry and Perry in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perry Elementary: 816. Perry Middle School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry Elementary and Perry Middle School rank in Iowa?
Perry Elementary is 488th of 654 and Perry Middle School is 198th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).