Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 vs Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04
Alcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
166 students
Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03
Alcester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
53 students
| Measure | Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 Alcester, South Dakota | Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03 Alcester, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 226 | – |
| National rank | #26786 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 166 | 53 |
| Enrollment | 166 | 53 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 34.5% |
| city | Alcester | Alcester |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 43.6).
- •Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03 does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 32%).
- •Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34.5%).
- •Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 37.7%).
- •Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.3).
- •Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 is the larger school with 166 students compared with 53.
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 Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 better than Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 ranks higher (47.5 vs 43.6 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 Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 and Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Alcester and Alcester in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04: 166. Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03: 53. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 and Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 is 175th of 226 and Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03 is unranked among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).