Goldenview Colony School - 04 vs McCook Central Middle School - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goldenview Colony School - 04
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–8
28 students
McCook Central Middle School - 03
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
84 students
| Measure | Goldenview Colony School - 04 Salem, South Dakota | McCook Central Middle School - 03 Salem, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #62 of 102 |
| National rank | – | #5290 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 28 | 84 |
| Enrollment | 28 | 84 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 42% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCook Central Middle School - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 18.2).
- •McCook Central Middle School - 03 does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •McCook Central Middle School - 03 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •McCook Central Middle School - 03 does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 28.0).
- •McCook Central Middle School - 03 is the larger school with 84 students compared with 28.
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 Goldenview Colony School - 04 better than McCook Central Middle School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), McCook Central Middle School - 03 ranks higher (60.9 vs 18.2 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 Goldenview Colony School - 04 and McCook Central Middle School - 03?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goldenview Colony School - 04: 28. McCook Central Middle School - 03: 84. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goldenview Colony School - 04 and McCook Central Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Goldenview Colony School - 04 is unranked and McCook Central Middle School - 03 is 62nd of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).