Buchanan Elementary - 03 vs T F Riggs High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan Elementary - 03
Pierre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
T F Riggs High School - 01
Pierre · Public high · Grades 9–12
855 students
| Measure | Buchanan Elementary - 03 Pierre, South Dakota | T F Riggs High School - 01 Pierre, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 226 | #51 of 121 |
| National rank | #16235 of 50,301 | #4497 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 432 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 22.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Pierre | Pierre |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •T F Riggs High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 62.8).
- •Buchanan Elementary - 03 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •T F Riggs High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •T F Riggs High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 36.6%).
- •Buchanan Elementary - 03 does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.8).
- •T F Riggs High School - 01 is the larger school with 855 students compared with 432.
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 Buchanan Elementary - 03 better than T F Riggs High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), T F Riggs High School - 01 ranks higher (65.2 vs 62.8 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 Buchanan Elementary - 03 and T F Riggs High School - 01?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pierre and Pierre in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Elementary - 03: 432. T F Riggs High School - 01: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Elementary - 03 and T F Riggs High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Buchanan Elementary - 03 is 99th of 226 and T F Riggs High School - 01 is 51st of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).