Ashland Ridge Elementary vs North Polk High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland Ridge Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
North Polk High School
Alleman · Public high · Grades 9–12
644 students
| Measure | Ashland Ridge Elementary Ankeny, Iowa | North Polk High School Alleman, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #29 of 654 | #76 of 319 |
| National rank | #1138 of 50,301 | #1138 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 548 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 10.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 77% |
| city | Ankeny | Alleman |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 80.9).
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 77%).
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •North Polk High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 14.1%).
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.4).
- •North Polk High School is the larger school with 644 students compared with 548.
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 Ashland Ridge Elementary better than North Polk High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ashland Ridge Elementary ranks higher (88.5 vs 80.9 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 Ashland Ridge Elementary and North Polk High School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Alleman in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland Ridge Elementary: 548. North Polk High School: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland Ridge Elementary and North Polk High School rank in Iowa?
Ashland Ridge Elementary is 29th of 654 and North Polk High School is 76th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).