Ankeny High School vs Heritage Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 788 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ankeny High School
Ankeny · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,375 students
Heritage Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students
| Measure | Ankeny High School Ankeny, Iowa | Heritage Elementary Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 319 | #520 of 654 |
| National rank | #1068 of 16,910 | #16179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,375 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | – |
| Math proficiency | 84% | – |
| city | Ankeny | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ankeny High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 62.9).
- •Ankeny High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 33.9%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.9).
- •Ankeny High School is the larger school with 1,375 students compared with 604.
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 High School better than Heritage Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ankeny High School ranks higher (81.3 vs 62.9 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 High School and Heritage Elementary?
About 788 m in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ankeny High School: 1,375. Heritage Elementary: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ankeny High School and Heritage Elementary rank in Iowa?
Ankeny High School is 70th of 319 and Heritage Elementary is 520th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).