Horace Mann Elementary - 07 vs South Canyon Elementary - 15
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Elementary - 07
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
South Canyon Elementary - 15
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Elementary - 07 Rapid City, South Dakota | South Canyon Elementary - 15 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 226 | #84 of 226 |
| National rank | #46007 of 50,301 | #13179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 274 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| city | Rapid City | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Canyon Elementary - 15 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 18.1).
- •South Canyon Elementary - 15 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •South Canyon Elementary - 15 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •South Canyon Elementary - 15 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 100%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary - 07 does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
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 Horace Mann Elementary - 07 better than South Canyon Elementary - 15?
On the Success Index (US), South Canyon Elementary - 15 ranks higher (67.4 vs 18.1 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 Horace Mann Elementary - 07 and South Canyon Elementary - 15?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07: 274. South Canyon Elementary - 15: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Elementary - 07 and South Canyon Elementary - 15 rank in South Dakota?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 is 214th of 226 and South Canyon Elementary - 15 is 84th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).