South Central Calhoun Middle School vs Walcott Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 333 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Central Calhoun Middle School
Rockwell City · Public middle · Grades 4–8
329 students
Walcott Middle School
Walcott · Public middle · Grades 6–8
322 students
| Measure | South Central Calhoun Middle School Rockwell City, Iowa | Walcott Middle School Walcott, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #102 of 239 | #134 of 239 |
| National rank | #1664 of 15,369 | #2239 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 329 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 64% |
| city | Rockwell City | Walcott |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Central Calhoun Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 75.7).
- •South Central Calhoun Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •South Central Calhoun Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Walcott Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 42.6%).
- •Walcott Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.3).
- •South Central Calhoun Middle School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 322.
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 South Central Calhoun Middle School better than Walcott Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Central Calhoun Middle School ranks higher (78.9 vs 75.7 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 South Central Calhoun Middle School and Walcott Middle School?
About 333 km in a straight line, between Rockwell City and Walcott in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Central Calhoun Middle School: 329. Walcott Middle School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Central Calhoun Middle School and Walcott Middle School rank in Iowa?
South Central Calhoun Middle School is 102nd of 239 and Walcott Middle School is 134th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).