Roland-Story Middle School vs South Central Calhoun Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 98 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roland-Story Middle School
Roland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
331 students
South Central Calhoun Middle School
Rockwell City · Public middle · Grades 4–8
329 students
| Measure | Roland-Story Middle School Roland, Iowa | South Central Calhoun Middle School Rockwell City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #44 of 239 | #102 of 239 |
| National rank | #821 of 15,369 | #1664 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 331 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 70% |
| city | Roland | Rockwell City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roland-Story Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 78.9).
- •Roland-Story Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •Roland-Story Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 76%).
- •Roland-Story Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 42.6%).
- •South Central Calhoun Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.6).
- •Roland-Story Middle School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 329.
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 Middle School better than South Central Calhoun Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Roland-Story Middle School ranks higher (84.5 vs 78.9 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 Roland-Story Middle School and South Central Calhoun Middle School?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Roland and Rockwell City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roland-Story Middle School: 331. South Central Calhoun Middle School: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roland-Story Middle School and South Central Calhoun Middle School rank in Iowa?
Roland-Story Middle School is 44th of 239 and South Central Calhoun Middle School is 102nd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).