Pleasantville High School vs. Knoxville High School
Should I attend Pleasantville High School or Knoxville High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pleasantville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Knoxville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 232 students in grades 9-12, Pleasantville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 525 students in grades 9-12, Knoxville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
232 students
525 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#769 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
69%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
56
146
Grade 10 Students
62
128
Grade 11 Students
54
119
Grade 12 Students
60
132
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
94%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%