Roland-Story Elementary School vs Roland-Story Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roland-Story Elementary School
Story City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
446 students
Roland-Story Middle School
Roland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
331 students
| Measure | Roland-Story Elementary School Story City, Iowa | Roland-Story Middle School Roland, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #37 of 654 | #44 of 239 |
| National rank | #1250 of 50,301 | #821 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 446 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.1% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 75% |
| city | Story City | Roland |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roland-Story Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 84.5).
- •Roland-Story Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 75%).
- •Roland-Story Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Roland-Story Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 20.5%).
- •Roland-Story Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.6).
- •Roland-Story Elementary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 331.
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 Roland-Story Elementary School better than Roland-Story Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Roland-Story Elementary School ranks higher (88.2 vs 84.5 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 Roland-Story Elementary School and Roland-Story Middle School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Story City and Roland in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roland-Story Elementary School: 446. Roland-Story Middle School: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roland-Story Elementary School and Roland-Story Middle School rank in Iowa?
Roland-Story Elementary School is 37th of 654 and Roland-Story Middle School is 44th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).