Jefferson Elementary - 06 vs Stanley County High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary - 06
Pierre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
Stanley County High School - 01
Fort Pierre · Public high · Grades 9–12
142 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary - 06 Pierre, South Dakota | Stanley County High School - 01 Fort Pierre, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 226 | #61 of 121 |
| National rank | #19193 of 50,301 | #4890 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 377 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| city | Pierre | Fort Pierre |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stanley County High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 58.5).
- •Jefferson Elementary - 06 does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Stanley County High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 53%).
- •Stanley County High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 35.5%).
- •Jefferson Elementary - 06 does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.2).
- •Jefferson Elementary - 06 is the larger school with 377 students compared with 142.
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 Jefferson Elementary - 06 better than Stanley County High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Stanley County High School - 01 ranks higher (63.6 vs 58.5 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 Jefferson Elementary - 06 and Stanley County High School - 01?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Pierre and Fort Pierre in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary - 06: 377. Stanley County High School - 01: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary - 06 and Stanley County High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Jefferson Elementary - 06 is 127th of 226 and Stanley County High School - 01 is 61st of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).