Mount Pleasant High School vs Van Allen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.8 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
Van Allen Elementary School
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
362 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant High School Mount Pleasant, Iowa | Van Allen Elementary School Mount Pleasant, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #158 of 319 | #442 of 654 |
| National rank | #2201 of 16,910 | #12104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 545 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| 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 68.9).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 49.7%).
- •Van Allen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.6).
- •Mount Pleasant High School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 362.
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 Van Allen Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Pleasant High School ranks higher (74.7 vs 68.9 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 Van Allen Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Mount Pleasant in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Pleasant High School: 545. Van Allen Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Pleasant High School and Van Allen Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Mount Pleasant High School is 158th of 319 and Van Allen Elementary School is 442nd of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).