Central High School - 01 vs Lincoln Elementary - 08
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School - 01
Aberdeen · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,384 students
Lincoln Elementary - 08
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
233 students
| Measure | Central High School - 01 Aberdeen, South Dakota | Lincoln Elementary - 08 Aberdeen, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 121 | #172 of 226 |
| National rank | #5601 of 16,910 | #25753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,384 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 1,384 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Aberdeen | Aberdeen |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 49.1).
- •Central High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Central High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Central High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 60.5%).
- •Lincoln Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 17.3).
- •Central High School - 01 is the larger school with 1,384 students compared with 233.
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 Central High School - 01 better than Lincoln Elementary - 08?
On the Success Index (US), Central High School - 01 ranks higher (60.8 vs 49.1 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 Central High School - 01 and Lincoln Elementary - 08?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Aberdeen in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School - 01: 1,384. Lincoln Elementary - 08: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School - 01 and Lincoln Elementary - 08 rank in South Dakota?
Central High School - 01 is 73rd of 121 and Lincoln Elementary - 08 is 172nd of 226 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).