Howard Elementary - 02 vs Howard High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 424 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Elementary - 02
Howard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
158 students
Howard High School - 01
Howard · Public high · Grades 9–12
96 students
| Measure | Howard Elementary - 02 Howard, South Dakota | Howard High School - 01 Howard, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #89 of 226 | #8 of 121 |
| National rank | #14176 of 50,301 | #1163 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 158 | 96 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 96 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 49.5% |
| city | Howard | Howard |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 65.9).
- •Howard High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 42%).
- •Howard High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 62%).
- •Howard High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 16.5%).
- •Howard High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.2).
- •Howard Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 158 students compared with 96.
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 Howard Elementary - 02 better than Howard High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Howard High School - 01 ranks higher (80.7 vs 65.9 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 Howard Elementary - 02 and Howard High School - 01?
About 424 m in a straight line, between Howard and Howard in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Elementary - 02: 158. Howard High School - 01: 96. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Elementary - 02 and Howard High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Howard Elementary - 02 is 89th of 226 and Howard High School - 01 is 8th of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).