Mount Pleasant High School vs New London Jr-Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 12 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
New London Jr-Sr High School
New London · Public high · Grades 6–12
284 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant High School Mount Pleasant, Iowa | New London Jr-Sr High School New London, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #158 of 319 | #212 of 319 |
| National rank | #2201 of 16,910 | #3106 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 545 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | New London |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 70.8).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 41.2%).
- •New London Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.6).
- •Mount Pleasant High School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 284.
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 New London Jr-Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Pleasant High School ranks higher (74.7 vs 70.8 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 Mount Pleasant High School and New London Jr-Sr High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and New London in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Pleasant High School: 545. New London Jr-Sr High School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Pleasant High School and New London Jr-Sr High School rank in Iowa?
Mount Pleasant High School is 158th of 319 and New London Jr-Sr High School is 212th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).