Centerville High School vs Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 268 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centerville High School
Centerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
368 students
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
Pocahontas · Public high · Grades 7–12
367 students
| Measure | Centerville High School Centerville, Iowa | Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School Pocahontas, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #207 of 319 | #230 of 319 |
| National rank | #3012 of 16,910 | #3710 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 368 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Centerville | Pocahontas |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centerville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 68.4).
- •Centerville High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Centerville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 53.7%).
- •Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.7).
- •Centerville High School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 367.
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 Centerville High School better than Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?
On the Success Index (US), Centerville High School ranks higher (71.1 vs 68.4 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 Centerville High School and Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?
About 268 km in a straight line, between Centerville and Pocahontas in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centerville High School: 368. Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centerville High School and Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School rank in Iowa?
Centerville High School is 207th of 319 and Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is 230th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).