Kennedy Elementary - 08 vs Stanley County Middle School - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Elementary - 08
Pierre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
Stanley County Middle School - 02
Fort Pierre · Public middle · Grades 6–8
106 students
| Measure | Kennedy Elementary - 08 Pierre, South Dakota | Stanley County Middle School - 02 Fort Pierre, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 226 | #70 of 102 |
| National rank | #21324 of 50,301 | #6137 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 106 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 32% |
| city | Pierre | Fort Pierre |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stanley County Middle School - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 55.5).
- •Kennedy Elementary - 08 does better on math proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Stanley County Middle School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Stanley County Middle School - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 41.4%).
- •Kennedy Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.7).
- •Kennedy Elementary - 08 is the larger school with 413 students compared with 106.
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 Kennedy Elementary - 08 better than Stanley County Middle School - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Stanley County Middle School - 02 ranks higher (57.0 vs 55.5 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 Kennedy Elementary - 08 and Stanley County Middle School - 02?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Pierre and Fort Pierre in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Elementary - 08: 413. Stanley County Middle School - 02: 106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Elementary - 08 and Stanley County Middle School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Kennedy Elementary - 08 is 144th of 226 and Stanley County Middle School - 02 is 70th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).