Roland-Story Middle School vs Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 121 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
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School
Vinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
331 students
| Measure | Roland-Story Middle School Roland, Iowa | Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School Vinton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #44 of 239 | #113 of 239 |
| National rank | #821 of 15,369 | #1795 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 331 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 86% |
| city | Roland | Vinton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roland-Story Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 78.2).
- •Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 75%).
- •Roland-Story Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Roland-Story Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 52.3%).
- •Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.6).
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 Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Roland-Story Middle School ranks higher (84.5 vs 78.2 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 Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Roland and Vinton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roland-Story Middle School: 331. Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roland-Story Middle School and Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School rank in Iowa?
Roland-Story Middle School is 44th of 239 and Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School is 113th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).