Garfield Elementary - 19 vs Jefferson High School - 67
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary - 19
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
Jefferson High School - 67
Sioux Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,888 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary - 19 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Jefferson High School - 67 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 226 | #102 of 121 |
| National rank | #45094 of 50,301 | #8860 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 574 | 1,888 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 1,888 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 19% | – |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson High School - 67 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 19.6).
- •Jefferson High School - 67 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 88.3%).
- •Garfield Elementary - 19 does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.3).
- •Jefferson High School - 67 is the larger school with 1,888 students compared with 574.
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 Garfield Elementary - 19 better than Jefferson High School - 67?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson High School - 67 ranks higher (48.2 vs 19.6 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 Garfield Elementary - 19 and Jefferson High School - 67?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary - 19: 574. Jefferson High School - 67: 1,888. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary - 19 and Jefferson High School - 67 rank in South Dakota?
Garfield Elementary - 19 is 212th of 226 and Jefferson High School - 67 is 102nd of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).