Bison Elementary - 02 vs Doland Elementary - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 349 km 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
Doland Elementary - 03
Doland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
63 students
| Measure | Bison Elementary - 02 Bison, South Dakota | Doland Elementary - 03 Doland, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 226 | #98 of 226 |
| National rank | #24435 of 50,301 | #16158 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 65 | 63 |
| Enrollment | 65 | 63 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Bison | Doland |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Doland Elementary - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 51.0).
- •Doland Elementary - 03 does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Doland Elementary - 03 does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Bison Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 42.9%).
- •Bison Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 9.0).
- •Bison Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 65 students compared with 63.
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 Doland Elementary - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Doland Elementary - 03 ranks higher (62.9 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 Doland Elementary - 03?
About 349 km in a straight line, between Bison and Doland in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bison Elementary - 02: 65. Doland Elementary - 03: 63. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bison Elementary - 02 and Doland Elementary - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Bison Elementary - 02 is 163rd of 226 and Doland Elementary - 03 is 98th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).