Howard Elementary - 02 vs Howard Jr. High - 05
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 Jr. High - 05
Howard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
75 students
| Measure | Howard Elementary - 02 Howard, South Dakota | Howard Jr. High - 05 Howard, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 226 | #53 of 102 |
| National rank | #14176 of 50,301 | #4567 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 158 | 75 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 75 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Howard | Howard |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 64.1).
- •Howard Jr. High - 05 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Howard Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Howard Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 17.3%).
- •Howard Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.8).
- •Howard Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 158 students compared with 75.
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 Jr. High - 05?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Elementary - 02 ranks higher (65.9 vs 64.1 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 Howard Elementary - 02 and Howard Jr. High - 05?
About 424 m in a straight line, between Howard and Howard in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Elementary - 02: 158. Howard Jr. High - 05: 75. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Elementary - 02 and Howard Jr. High - 05 rank in South Dakota?
Howard Elementary - 02 is 89th of 226 and Howard Jr. High - 05 is 53rd of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).