Homer Junior High School vs Iota Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 280 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homer Junior High School
Homer ยท Public middle ยท Grades 5โ8
232 students
Iota Middle School
Iota ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
235 students
| Measure | Homer Junior High School Homer, Louisiana | Iota Middle School Iota, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #210 of 218 | #27 of 218 |
| National rank | #11493 of 15,369 | #1379 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5โ8 | Grades 6โ8 |
| Students | 232 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 81% |
| city | Homer | Iota |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขIota Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 32.1).
- โขIota Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 26%).
- โขIota Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 43%).
- โขIota Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 95.7%).
- โขHomer Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.7).
- โขIota Middle School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 232.
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 Homer Junior High School better than Iota Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Iota Middle School ranks higher (80.7 vs 32.1 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 Homer Junior High School and Iota Middle School?
About 280 km in a straight line, between Homer and Iota in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homer Junior High School: 232. Iota Middle School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homer Junior High School and Iota Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Homer Junior High School is 210th of 218 and Iota Middle School is 27th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).