Centennial Elementary vs Southeast Polk High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
Southeast Polk High School
Pleasant Hill · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,722 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary Altoona, Iowa | Southeast Polk High School Pleasant Hill, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #88 of 654 | #219 of 319 |
| National rank | #2083 of 50,301 | #3355 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 423 | 1,722 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 1,722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 33.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 72% |
| city | Altoona | Pleasant Hill |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 69.8).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 72%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 66%).
- •Southeast Polk High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 38.1%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.4).
- •Southeast Polk High School is the larger school with 1,722 students compared with 423.
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 Centennial Elementary better than Southeast Polk High School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary ranks higher (85.8 vs 69.8 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 Centennial Elementary and Southeast Polk High School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Pleasant Hill in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary: 423. Southeast Polk High School: 1,722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary and Southeast Polk High School rank in Iowa?
Centennial Elementary is 88th of 654 and Southeast Polk High School is 219th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).