Prairieview School vs Valley Southwoods
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Iowa, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairieview School
Waukee · Public other · Grades 9–9
539 students
Valley Southwoods
West Des Moines · Public other · Grades 9–9
678 students
| Measure | Prairieview School Waukee, Iowa | Valley Southwoods West Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–9 | Grades 9–9 |
| Students | 539 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.3% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | – |
| Math proficiency | 84% | – |
| city | Waukee | West Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairieview School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 49%).
- •Valley Southwoods does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.4).
- •Valley Southwoods is the larger school with 678 students compared with 539.
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 Prairieview School better than Valley Southwoods?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Prairieview School and Valley Southwoods?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Waukee and West Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairieview School: 539. Valley Southwoods: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairieview School and Valley Southwoods rank in Iowa?
Prairieview School is unranked and Valley Southwoods is unranked among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).