Jordan Middle vs Prairie Wind Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 262 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jordan Middle
Jordan · Public middle · Grades 5–8
528 students
Prairie Wind Middle
Perham · Public middle · Grades 5–8
526 students
| Measure | Jordan Middle Jordan, Minnesota | Prairie Wind Middle Perham, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #28 of 266 | #88 of 266 |
| National rank | #1647 of 15,369 | #3092 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 528 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 59% |
| city | Jordan | Perham |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jordan Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 71.2).
- •Jordan Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Jordan Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Jordan Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 34.2%).
- •Jordan Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.9).
- •Jordan Middle is the larger school with 528 students compared with 526.
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 Jordan Middle better than Prairie Wind Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jordan Middle ranks higher (79.0 vs 71.2 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 Jordan Middle and Prairie Wind Middle?
About 262 km in a straight line, between Jordan and Perham in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jordan Middle: 528. Prairie Wind Middle: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jordan Middle and Prairie Wind Middle rank in Minnesota?
Jordan Middle is 28th of 266 and Prairie Wind Middle is 88th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).