Bison Elementary - 02 vs Bison Jr. High - 04
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.
Bison Elementary - 02
Bison · Public elementary · Grades K–6
65 students
Bison Jr. High - 04
Bison · Public middle · Grades 7–8
18 students
| Measure | Bison Elementary - 02 Bison, South Dakota | Bison Jr. High - 04 Bison, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 226 | – |
| National rank | #24435 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 65 | 18 |
| Enrollment | 65 | 18 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 49.5% |
| city | Bison | Bison |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bison Jr. High - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 51.0).
- •Bison Jr. High - 04 does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Bison Jr. High - 04 does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Bison Jr. High - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 27.7%).
- •Bison Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 18.0).
- •Bison Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 65 students compared with 18.
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 Bison Elementary - 02 better than Bison Jr. High - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Bison Jr. High - 04 ranks higher (64.7 vs 51.0 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 Bison Elementary - 02 and Bison Jr. High - 04?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Bison and Bison in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bison Elementary - 02: 65. Bison Jr. High - 04: 18. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bison Elementary - 02 and Bison Jr. High - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Bison Elementary - 02 is 163rd of 226 and Bison Jr. High - 04 is unranked among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).