Clay Elementary vs Southeast Polk Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.5 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 Junior High
Pleasant Hill · Public other · Grades 8–9
| Measure | Clay Elementary Altoona, Iowa | Southeast Polk Junior High Pleasant Hill, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #281 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #6409 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 8–9 |
| Students | 700 | – |
| Enrollment | 700 | – |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 79% |
| city | Altoona | Pleasant Hill |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southeast Polk Junior High does better on math proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Southeast Polk Junior High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
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 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 Clay Elementary and Southeast Polk Junior High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Pleasant Hill in Iowa.
How do Clay Elementary and Southeast Polk Junior High rank in Iowa?
Clay Elementary is 281st of 654 and Southeast Polk Junior High is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).