North Polk High School vs Rock Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Polk High School
Alleman · Public high · Grades 9–12
644 students
Rock Creek Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
639 students
| Measure | North Polk High School Alleman, Iowa | Rock Creek Elementary Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #76 of 319 | #124 of 654 |
| National rank | #1138 of 16,910 | #2728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 644 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 86% |
| city | Alleman | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 80.9).
- •Rock Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Rock Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •North Polk High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 26.4%).
- •Rock Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.4).
- •North Polk High School is the larger school with 644 students compared with 639.
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 North Polk High School better than Rock Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Creek Elementary ranks higher (84.4 vs 80.9 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 North Polk High School and Rock Creek Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Alleman and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Polk High School: 644. Rock Creek Elementary: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Polk High School and Rock Creek Elementary rank in Iowa?
North Polk High School is 76th of 319 and Rock Creek Elementary is 124th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).