Ankeny Centennial High School vs Ashland Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 961 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ankeny Centennial High School
Ankeny · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,470 students
Ashland Ridge Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
| Measure | Ankeny Centennial High School Ankeny, Iowa | Ashland Ridge Elementary Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #40 of 319 | #29 of 654 |
| National rank | #747 of 16,910 | #1138 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,470 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 93% |
| city | Ankeny | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 84.0).
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 83%).
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 16.5%).
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.7).
- •Ankeny Centennial High School is the larger school with 1,470 students compared with 548.
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 Ankeny Centennial High School better than Ashland Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ashland Ridge Elementary ranks higher (88.5 vs 84.0 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 Ankeny Centennial High School and Ashland Ridge Elementary?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ankeny Centennial High School: 1,470. Ashland Ridge Elementary: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ankeny Centennial High School and Ashland Ridge Elementary rank in Iowa?
Ankeny Centennial High School is 40th of 319 and Ashland Ridge Elementary is 29th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).