George McGovern Middle School -09 vs Renberg Elementary - 42
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George McGovern Middle School -09
Sioux Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
780 students
Renberg Elementary - 42
Renner · Public elementary · Grades K–5
155 students
| Measure | George McGovern Middle School -09 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Renberg Elementary - 42 Renner, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 102 | #177 of 226 |
| National rank | #13564 of 15,369 | #27573 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 780 | 155 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 155 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 42% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Renner |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Renberg Elementary - 42 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 21.3).
- •Renberg Elementary - 42 does better on math proficiency (42% vs 14%).
- •Renberg Elementary - 42 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Renberg Elementary - 42 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 75.5%).
- •George McGovern Middle School -09 does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.5).
- •George McGovern Middle School -09 is the larger school with 780 students compared with 155.
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 George McGovern Middle School -09 better than Renberg Elementary - 42?
On the Success Index (US), Renberg Elementary - 42 ranks higher (46.5 vs 21.3 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 George McGovern Middle School -09 and Renberg Elementary - 42?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Renner in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George McGovern Middle School -09: 780. Renberg Elementary - 42: 155. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George McGovern Middle School -09 and Renberg Elementary - 42 rank in South Dakota?
George McGovern Middle School -09 is 99th of 102 and Renberg Elementary - 42 is 177th of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).