Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 vs Horizon Elementary - 09
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
Sioux Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
885 students
Horizon Elementary - 09
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Horizon Elementary - 09 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 102 | #93 of 226 |
| National rank | #5405 of 15,369 | #14588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 885 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary - 09 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 60.3).
- •Horizon Elementary - 09 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 44.5%).
- •Horizon Elementary - 09 does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.5).
- •Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is the larger school with 885 students compared with 458.
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 Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 better than Horizon Elementary - 09?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary - 09 ranks higher (65.3 vs 60.3 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 Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 and Horizon Elementary - 09?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68: 885. Horizon Elementary - 09: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 and Horizon Elementary - 09 rank in South Dakota?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is 65th of 102 and Horizon Elementary - 09 is 93rd of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).