Florence Elementary - 02 vs Hermosa Elementary - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 485 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Elementary - 02
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students
Hermosa Elementary - 04
Hermosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
181 students
| Measure | Florence Elementary - 02 Florence, South Dakota | Hermosa Elementary - 04 Hermosa, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 226 | #158 of 226 |
| National rank | #23766 of 50,301 | #23967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 179 | 181 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Florence | Hermosa |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.0 vs 51.7).
- •Florence Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Hermosa Elementary - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 32.4%).
- •Hermosa Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.3).
- •Hermosa Elementary - 04 is the larger school with 181 students compared with 179.
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 Florence Elementary - 02 better than Hermosa Elementary - 04?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Florence Elementary - 02 and Hermosa Elementary - 04?
About 485 km in a straight line, between Florence and Hermosa in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Elementary - 02: 179. Hermosa Elementary - 04: 181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Elementary - 02 and Hermosa Elementary - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Florence Elementary - 02 is 157th of 226 and Hermosa Elementary - 04 is 158th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).