Four Mile Elementary vs Southeast Polk Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Four Mile Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Southeast Polk Junior High
Pleasant Hill · Public other · Grades 8–9
| Measure | Four Mile Elementary Pleasant Hill, Iowa | Southeast Polk Junior High Pleasant Hill, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #121 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #2714 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 8–9 |
| Students | 495 | – |
| Enrollment | 495 | – |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 79% |
| city | Pleasant Hill | Pleasant Hill |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Four Mile Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 79%).
- •Four Mile Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% 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 Four Mile 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 Four Mile Elementary and Southeast Polk Junior High?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Hill and Pleasant Hill in Iowa.
How do Four Mile Elementary and Southeast Polk Junior High rank in Iowa?
Four Mile Elementary is 121st of 654 and Southeast Polk Junior High is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).