Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 vs Washington 4-5 Center - 20
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
Huron · Public elementary · Grades K–1
467 students
Washington 4-5 Center - 20
Huron · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
453 students
| Measure | Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 Huron, South Dakota | Washington 4-5 Center - 20 Huron, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 226 | #189 of 226 |
| National rank | #34935 of 50,301 | #32985 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 467 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 40% |
| city | Huron | Huron |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington 4-5 Center - 20 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 35.5).
- •Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70% vs 71.7%).
- •Washington 4-5 Center - 20 does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.7).
- •Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is the larger school with 467 students compared with 453.
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 K-1 Center - 18 better than Washington 4-5 Center - 20?
On the Success Index (US), Washington 4-5 Center - 20 ranks higher (38.5 vs 35.5 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 K-1 Center - 18 and Washington 4-5 Center - 20?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Huron and Huron in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18: 467. Washington 4-5 Center - 20: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 and Washington 4-5 Center - 20 rank in South Dakota?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is 193rd of 226 and Washington 4-5 Center - 20 is 189th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).