Centennial Elementary vs Southeast Polk Junior High
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 Junior High
Pleasant Hill · Public other · Grades 8–9
| Measure | Centennial Elementary Altoona, Iowa | Southeast Polk Junior High Pleasant Hill, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #88 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #2083 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 8–9 |
| Students | 423 | – |
| Enrollment | 423 | – |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 79% |
| city | Altoona | Pleasant Hill |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 77%).
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 Junior High?
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 Centennial Elementary and Southeast Polk Junior High?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Pleasant Hill in Iowa.
How do Centennial Elementary and Southeast Polk Junior High rank in Iowa?
Centennial Elementary is 88th of 654 and Southeast Polk Junior High is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).