Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 vs Medary Elementary - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 52 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
Dell Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–4
355 students
Medary Elementary - 05
Brookings · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
358 students
| Measure | Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 Dell Rapids, South Dakota | Medary Elementary - 05 Brookings, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 226 | #129 of 226 |
| National rank | #395 of 50,301 | #19531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 355 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 42% |
| city | Dell Rapids | Brookings |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 58.1).
- •Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 27.1%).
- •Medary Elementary - 05 does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •Medary Elementary - 05 is the larger school with 358 students compared with 355.
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 Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 better than Medary Elementary - 05?
On the Success Index (US), Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 ranks higher (92.1 vs 58.1 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 Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 and Medary Elementary - 05?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Dell Rapids and Brookings in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02: 355. Medary Elementary - 05: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 and Medary Elementary - 05 rank in South Dakota?
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is 2nd of 226 and Medary Elementary - 05 is 129th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).