Mount Pleasant High School vs Perry High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 234 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
Perry High School
Perry · Public high · Grades 9–12
549 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant High School Mount Pleasant, Iowa | Perry High School Perry, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 319 | #286 of 319 |
| National rank | #2201 of 16,910 | #6617 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 545 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Perry |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 56.8).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 54.5%).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.3).
- •Perry High School is the larger school with 549 students compared with 545.
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 Perry High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Pleasant High School ranks higher (74.7 vs 56.8 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 Perry High School?
About 234 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Perry in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Pleasant High School: 545. Perry High School: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Pleasant High School and Perry High School rank in Iowa?
Mount Pleasant High School is 158th of 319 and Perry High School is 286th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).