Highmore Elementary - 02 vs Philip Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 185 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highmore Elementary - 02
Highmore · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
133 students
Philip Elementary - 02
Philip · Public elementary · Grades K–5
131 students
| Measure | Highmore Elementary - 02 Highmore, South Dakota | Philip Elementary - 02 Philip, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 226 | #109 of 226 |
| National rank | #7197 of 50,301 | #17153 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 133 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 133 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Highmore | Philip |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highmore Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 61.5).
- •Highmore Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Highmore Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Philip Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 36.8%).
- •Highmore Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.1).
- •Highmore Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 133 students compared with 131.
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 Highmore Elementary - 02 better than Philip Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Highmore Elementary - 02 ranks higher (76.2 vs 61.5 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 Highmore Elementary - 02 and Philip Elementary - 02?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Highmore and Philip in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highmore Elementary - 02: 133. Philip Elementary - 02: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highmore Elementary - 02 and Philip Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Highmore Elementary - 02 is 38th of 226 and Philip Elementary - 02 is 109th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).