Bettendorf High School vs Pleasant Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bettendorf High School
Bettendorf · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,433 students
Pleasant Valley High School
Bettendorf · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,731 students
| Measure | Bettendorf High School Bettendorf, Iowa | Pleasant Valley High School Bettendorf, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #87 of 319 | #22 of 319 |
| National rank | #1278 of 16,910 | #550 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,433 | 1,731 |
| Enrollment | 1,433 | 1,731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 92% |
| city | Bettendorf | Bettendorf |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 79.9).
- •Pleasant Valley High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 78%).
- •Pleasant Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 80%).
- •Pleasant Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 29.4%).
- •Bettendorf High School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.8).
- •Pleasant Valley High School is the larger school with 1,731 students compared with 1,433.
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 Bettendorf High School better than Pleasant Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley High School ranks higher (86.0 vs 79.9 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 Bettendorf High School and Pleasant Valley High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bettendorf and Bettendorf in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettendorf High School: 1,433. Pleasant Valley High School: 1,731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettendorf High School and Pleasant Valley High School rank in Iowa?
Bettendorf High School is 87th of 319 and Pleasant Valley High School is 22nd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).