Howard Jr. High - 05 vs Shannon Colony Elementary - 08
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Jr. High - 05
Howard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
75 students
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08
Winfred · Public elementary · Grades K–8
27 students
| Measure | Howard Jr. High - 05 Howard, South Dakota | Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 Winfred, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 102 | – |
| National rank | #4567 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 75 | 27 |
| Enrollment | 75 | 27 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 69.5% |
| city | Howard | Winfred |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 64.1).
- •Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 47%).
- •Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 52%).
- •Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.8).
- •Howard Jr. High - 05 is the larger school with 75 students compared with 27.
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 Jr. High - 05 better than Shannon Colony Elementary - 08?
On the Success Index (US), Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 ranks higher (76.9 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 Jr. High - 05 and Shannon Colony Elementary - 08?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Howard and Winfred in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Jr. High - 05: 75. Shannon Colony Elementary - 08: 27. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Jr. High - 05 and Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 rank in South Dakota?
Howard Jr. High - 05 is 53rd of 102 and Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 is unranked among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).