Covington Elementary School vs South Sioux High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Covington Elementary School
So Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
South Sioux High School
So Sioux City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,193 students
| Measure | Covington Elementary School So Sioux City, Nebraska | South Sioux High School So Sioux City, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 511 | #226 of 242 |
| National rank | #29720 of 50,301 | #12116 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 408 | 1,193 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 1,193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 35% |
| city | So Sioux City | So Sioux City |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Covington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 35.4).
- •Covington Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •Covington Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •South Sioux High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 74.5%).
- •Covington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.6).
- •South Sioux High School is the larger school with 1,193 students compared with 408.
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 Covington Elementary School better than South Sioux High School?
On the Success Index (US), Covington Elementary School ranks higher (43.3 vs 35.4 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 Covington Elementary School and South Sioux High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between So Sioux City and So Sioux City in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covington Elementary School: 408. South Sioux High School: 1,193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covington Elementary School and South Sioux High School rank in Nebraska?
Covington Elementary School is 404th of 511 and South Sioux High School is 226th of 242 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).