Harlan Elementary School vs Mount Pleasant High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlan Elementary School
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
195 students
Mount Pleasant High School
Mount Pleasant · Public high · Grades 9–12
545 students
| Measure | Harlan Elementary School Mount Pleasant, Iowa | Mount Pleasant High School Mount Pleasant, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #542 of 654 | #158 of 319 |
| National rank | #17863 of 50,301 | #2201 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 195 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Mount Pleasant |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 60.5).
- •Harlan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 39.1%).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.7).
- •Mount Pleasant High School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 195.
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 Harlan Elementary School better than Mount Pleasant High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Pleasant High School ranks higher (74.7 vs 60.5 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 Harlan Elementary School and Mount Pleasant High School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Mount Pleasant in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlan Elementary School: 195. Mount Pleasant High School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlan Elementary School and Mount Pleasant High School rank in Iowa?
Harlan Elementary School is 542nd of 654 and Mount Pleasant High School is 158th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).