Harney Elementary School vs South Sioux City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harney Elementary School
So Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
South Sioux City Middle School
So Sioux City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Harney Elementary School So Sioux City, Nebraska | South Sioux City Middle School So Sioux City, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #378 of 511 | #86 of 123 |
| National rank | #26739 of 50,301 | #7135 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 328 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| city | So Sioux City | So Sioux City |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Sioux City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 47.6).
- •South Sioux City Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Harney Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •South Sioux City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 76.2%).
- •Harney Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.8).
- •South Sioux City Middle School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 328.
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 Harney Elementary School better than South Sioux City Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Sioux City Middle School ranks higher (52.3 vs 47.6 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 Harney Elementary School and South Sioux City Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between So Sioux City and So Sioux City in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harney Elementary School: 328. South Sioux City Middle School: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harney Elementary School and South Sioux City Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Harney Elementary School is 378th of 511 and South Sioux City Middle School is 86th of 123 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).