Ankeny Centennial High School vs Northwest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.1 km 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
Northwest Elementary School
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
| Measure | Ankeny Centennial High School Ankeny, Iowa | Northwest Elementary School Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #40 of 319 | #132 of 654 |
| National rank | #747 of 16,910 | #3005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,470 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 82% |
| city | Ankeny | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.0 vs 83.8).
- •Ankeny Centennial High School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Ankeny Centennial High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 72%).
- •Ankeny Centennial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 37.3%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.7).
- •Ankeny Centennial High School is the larger school with 1,470 students compared with 346.
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 Northwest Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ankeny Centennial High School and Northwest Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ankeny Centennial High School: 1,470. Northwest Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ankeny Centennial High School and Northwest Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Ankeny Centennial High School is 40th of 319 and Northwest Elementary School is 132nd of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).