Horizon Elementary - 09 vs John Harris Elementary - 23
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary - 09
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
John Harris Elementary - 23
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
666 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary - 09 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | John Harris Elementary - 23 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 226 | #79 of 226 |
| National rank | #14588 of 50,301 | #12739 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 458 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Harris Elementary - 23 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 65.3).
- •John Harris Elementary - 23 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •John Harris Elementary - 23 does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •John Harris Elementary - 23 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 28.2%).
- •Horizon Elementary - 09 does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.0).
- •John Harris Elementary - 23 is the larger school with 666 students compared with 458.
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 Horizon Elementary - 09 better than John Harris Elementary - 23?
On the Success Index (US), John Harris Elementary - 23 ranks higher (68.0 vs 65.3 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 Horizon Elementary - 09 and John Harris Elementary - 23?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary - 09: 458. John Harris Elementary - 23: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary - 09 and John Harris Elementary - 23 rank in South Dakota?
Horizon Elementary - 09 is 93rd of 226 and John Harris Elementary - 23 is 79th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).