Central DeWitt High School vs Mount Pleasant High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 129 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central DeWitt High School
De Witt · Public high · Grades 9–12
533 students
Mount Pleasant High School
Mount Pleasant · Public high · Grades 9–12
545 students
| Measure | Central DeWitt High School De Witt, Iowa | Mount Pleasant High School Mount Pleasant, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #90 of 319 | #158 of 319 |
| National rank | #1309 of 16,910 | #2201 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 533 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | De Witt | Mount Pleasant |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central DeWitt High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 74.7).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Central DeWitt High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Central DeWitt High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 39.1%).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.8).
- •Mount Pleasant High School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 533.
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 Central DeWitt High School better than Mount Pleasant High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central DeWitt High School ranks higher (79.7 vs 74.7 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 Central DeWitt High School and Mount Pleasant High School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between De Witt and Mount Pleasant in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central DeWitt High School: 533. Mount Pleasant High School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central DeWitt High School and Mount Pleasant High School rank in Iowa?
Central DeWitt High School is 90th of 319 and Mount Pleasant High School is 158th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).