Ankeny Centennial High School vs Prairie Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 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
Prairie Ridge Middle School
Ankeny · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,004 students
| Measure | Ankeny Centennial High School Ankeny, Iowa | Prairie Ridge Middle School Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #40 of 319 | #9 of 239 |
| National rank | #747 of 16,910 | #330 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 1,470 | 1,004 |
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,004 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 86% |
| city | Ankeny | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 84.0).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 83%).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 86%).
- •Ankeny Centennial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 17.6%).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.7).
- •Ankeny Centennial High School is the larger school with 1,470 students compared with 1,004.
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 Prairie Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Ridge Middle School ranks higher (89.4 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 Prairie Ridge Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ankeny Centennial High School: 1,470. Prairie Ridge Middle School: 1,004. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ankeny Centennial High School and Prairie Ridge Middle School rank in Iowa?
Ankeny Centennial High School is 40th of 319 and Prairie Ridge Middle School is 9th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).