Horizon Elementary - 09 vs Lincoln High School - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 4.0 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
Lincoln High School - 02
Sioux Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,954 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary - 09 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Lincoln High School - 02 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 226 | #86 of 121 |
| National rank | #14588 of 50,301 | #6501 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 458 | 1,954 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 1,954 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary - 09 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 57.3).
- •Horizon Elementary - 09 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Lincoln High School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Horizon Elementary - 09 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 34.7%).
- •Horizon Elementary - 09 does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.6).
- •Lincoln High School - 02 is the larger school with 1,954 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 Lincoln High School - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary - 09 ranks higher (65.3 vs 57.3 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 Lincoln High School - 02?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary - 09: 458. Lincoln High School - 02: 1,954. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary - 09 and Lincoln High School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Horizon Elementary - 09 is 93rd of 226 and Lincoln High School - 02 is 86th of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).