Highmore Elementary - 02 vs Plankinton Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 118 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
Plankinton Elementary - 02
Plankinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
132 students
| Measure | Highmore Elementary - 02 Highmore, South Dakota | Plankinton Elementary - 02 Plankinton, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 226 | #143 of 226 |
| National rank | #7197 of 50,301 | #20856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 133 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 133 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| city | Highmore | Plankinton |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highmore Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 56.2).
- •Highmore Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Highmore Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Highmore Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 42.4%).
- •Plankinton Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.1).
- •Highmore Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 133 students compared with 132.
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 Plankinton Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Highmore Elementary - 02 ranks higher (76.2 vs 56.2 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 Highmore Elementary - 02 and Plankinton Elementary - 02?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Highmore and Plankinton in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highmore Elementary - 02: 133. Plankinton Elementary - 02: 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highmore Elementary - 02 and Plankinton Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Highmore Elementary - 02 is 38th of 226 and Plankinton Elementary - 02 is 143rd of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).