Hill City Elementary - 02 vs Parker Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 521 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill City Elementary - 02
Hill City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students
Parker Elementary - 02
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
238 students
| Measure | Hill City Elementary - 02 Hill City, South Dakota | Parker Elementary - 02 Parker, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 226 | #56 of 226 |
| National rank | #9308 of 50,301 | #9665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 247 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Hill City | Parker |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.9 vs 72.4).
- •Hill City Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Hill City Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Parker Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 31.6%).
- •Parker Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Hill City Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 247 students compared with 238.
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 Hill City Elementary - 02 better than Parker Elementary - 02?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hill City Elementary - 02 and Parker Elementary - 02?
About 521 km in a straight line, between Hill City and Parker in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hill City Elementary - 02: 247. Parker Elementary - 02: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hill City Elementary - 02 and Parker Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Hill City Elementary - 02 is 53rd of 226 and Parker Elementary - 02 is 56th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).