Ankeny High School vs Southview Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 461 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
Southview Middle School
Ankeny · Public other · Grades 8–9
913 students
| Measure | Ankeny High School Ankeny, Iowa | Southview Middle School Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #70 of 319 | – |
| National rank | #1068 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 8–9 |
| Students | 1,375 | 913 |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | 913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 82% |
| city | Ankeny | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ankeny High School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Ankeny High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 76%).
- •Ankeny High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 27.5%).
- •Southview Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.9).
- •Ankeny High School is the larger school with 1,375 students compared with 913.
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 Southview Middle 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 High School and Southview Middle School?
About 461 m in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ankeny High School: 1,375. Southview Middle School: 913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ankeny High School and Southview Middle School rank in Iowa?
Ankeny High School is 70th of 319 and Southview Middle School is unranked among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).