Mount Pleasant High School vs Mount Pleasant Middle 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.
Mount Pleasant High School
Mount Pleasant · Public high · Grades 9–12
545 students
Mount Pleasant Middle School
Mount Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
383 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant High School Mount Pleasant, Iowa | Mount Pleasant Middle School Mount Pleasant, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #158 of 319 | #152 of 239 |
| National rank | #2201 of 16,910 | #2639 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 545 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 65% |
| 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 73.5).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 44.4%).
- •Mount Pleasant Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.6).
- •Mount Pleasant High School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 383.
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 Mount Pleasant High School better than Mount Pleasant Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Pleasant High School ranks higher (74.7 vs 73.5 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 Mount Pleasant High School and Mount Pleasant Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Mount Pleasant in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Pleasant High School: 545. Mount Pleasant Middle School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Pleasant High School and Mount Pleasant Middle School rank in Iowa?
Mount Pleasant High School is 158th of 319 and Mount Pleasant Middle School is 152nd of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).