Ankeny High School vs Southeast Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 km 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
Southeast Elementary School
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students
| Measure | Ankeny High School Ankeny, Iowa | Southeast Elementary School Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #70 of 319 | #168 of 654 |
| National rank | #1068 of 16,910 | #3765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,375 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 80% |
| city | Ankeny | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southeast Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 81.3).
- •Ankeny High School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Ankeny High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 75%).
- •Ankeny High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 33%).
- •Southeast Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.9).
- •Ankeny High School is the larger school with 1,375 students compared with 585.
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 Southeast Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southeast Elementary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 81.3 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 Southeast Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ankeny High School: 1,375. Southeast Elementary School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ankeny High School and Southeast Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Ankeny High School is 70th of 319 and Southeast Elementary School is 168th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).