Explorer Elementary - 04 vs Tea Area High School - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explorer Elementary - 04
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
Tea Area High School - 03
Tea · Public high · Grades 9–12
717 students
| Measure | Explorer Elementary - 04 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Tea Area High School - 03 Tea, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 226 | #71 of 121 |
| National rank | #8638 of 50,301 | #5594 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 338 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Tea |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explorer Elementary - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 60.9).
- •Explorer Elementary - 04 does better on math proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Explorer Elementary - 04 does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Tea Area High School - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 27.8%).
- •Explorer Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.9).
- •Tea Area High School - 03 is the larger school with 717 students compared with 338.
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 Explorer Elementary - 04 better than Tea Area High School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Explorer Elementary - 04 ranks higher (73.9 vs 60.9 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 Explorer Elementary - 04 and Tea Area High School - 03?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Tea in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explorer Elementary - 04: 338. Tea Area High School - 03: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explorer Elementary - 04 and Tea Area High School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Explorer Elementary - 04 is 47th of 226 and Tea Area High School - 03 is 71st of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).