Clay Elementary vs Southeast Polk High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
Southeast Polk High School
Pleasant Hill · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,722 students
| Measure | Clay Elementary Altoona, Iowa | Southeast Polk High School Pleasant Hill, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #281 of 654 | #219 of 319 |
| National rank | #6409 of 50,301 | #3355 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 700 | 1,722 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 1,722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 33.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Altoona | Pleasant Hill |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 69.8).
- •Clay Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Clay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Southeast Polk High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 36.1%).
- •Clay Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.4).
- •Southeast Polk High School is the larger school with 1,722 students compared with 700.
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 Clay Elementary better than Southeast Polk High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clay Elementary ranks higher (77.5 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 Clay Elementary and Southeast Polk High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Pleasant Hill in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Elementary: 700. Southeast Polk High School: 1,722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Elementary and Southeast Polk High School rank in Iowa?
Clay Elementary is 281st of 654 and Southeast Polk High School is 219th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).