Challenge Center - 51 vs Lincoln High School - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenge Center - 51
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
165 students
Lincoln High School - 02
Sioux Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,954 students
| Measure | Challenge Center - 51 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Lincoln High School - 02 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 226 | #86 of 121 |
| National rank | #682 of 50,301 | #6501 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 165 | 1,954 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 1,954 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 41% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenge Center - 51 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 57.3).
- •Challenge Center - 51 does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 41%).
- •Challenge Center - 51 does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 60%).
- •Challenge Center - 51 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 34.7%).
- •Challenge Center - 51 does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.6).
- •Lincoln High School - 02 is the larger school with 1,954 students compared with 165.
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 Challenge Center - 51 better than Lincoln High School - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Challenge Center - 51 ranks higher (90.5 vs 57.3 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 Challenge Center - 51 and Lincoln High School - 02?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenge Center - 51: 165. Lincoln High School - 02: 1,954. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenge Center - 51 and Lincoln High School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Challenge Center - 51 is 4th of 226 and Lincoln High School - 02 is 86th of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).