Neil Armstrong Elementary School vs Pleasant Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Bettendorf · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
268 students
Pleasant Valley High School
Bettendorf · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,731 students
| Measure | Neil Armstrong Elementary School Bettendorf, Iowa | Pleasant Valley High School Bettendorf, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #334 of 654 | #22 of 319 |
| National rank | #7844 of 50,301 | #550 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 268 | 1,731 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 1,731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| city | Bettendorf | Bettendorf |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 75.2).
- •Pleasant Valley High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Pleasant Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 67%).
- •Pleasant Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 53%).
- •Neil Armstrong Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.8).
- •Pleasant Valley High School is the larger school with 1,731 students compared with 268.
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 Neil Armstrong Elementary School better than Pleasant Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley High School ranks higher (86.0 vs 75.2 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 Neil Armstrong Elementary School and Pleasant Valley High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bettendorf and Bettendorf in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neil Armstrong Elementary School: 268. Pleasant Valley High School: 1,731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neil Armstrong Elementary School and Pleasant Valley High School rank in Iowa?
Neil Armstrong Elementary School is 334th of 654 and Pleasant Valley High School is 22nd of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).