West Branch High School vs West Branch Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
West Branch High School
West Branch · Public high · Grades 9–12
273 students
West Branch Middle School
West Branch · Public middle · Grades 5–8
239 students
| Measure | West Branch High School West Branch, Iowa | West Branch Middle School West Branch, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #124 of 319 | #29 of 239 |
| National rank | #1672 of 16,910 | #595 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 273 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 77% |
| city | West Branch | West Branch |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Branch Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 77.4).
- •West Branch Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 64.5%).
- •West Branch Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •West Branch High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 21.8%).
- •West Branch High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.9).
- •West Branch High School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 239.
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 West Branch High School better than West Branch Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Branch Middle School ranks higher (86.5 vs 77.4 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 West Branch High School and West Branch Middle School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between West Branch and West Branch in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
West Branch High School: 273. West Branch Middle School: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do West Branch High School and West Branch Middle School rank in Iowa?
West Branch High School is 124th of 319 and West Branch Middle School is 29th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).