Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 vs Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
Wakonda · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
161 students
Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04
Irene · Public middle · Grades 7–8
46 students
| Measure | Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 Wakonda, South Dakota | Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 Irene, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 226 | – |
| National rank | #21586 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 161 | 46 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 46 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44.5% |
| city | Wakonda | Irene |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 55.1).
- •Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 47%).
- •Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 34.8%).
- •Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.3).
- •Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 161 students compared with 46.
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 Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 better than Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 ranks higher (63.2 vs 55.1 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 Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 and Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Wakonda and Irene in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02: 161. Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04: 46. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 and Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 is 145th of 226 and Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 is unranked among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).