L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 vs Mitchell Middle School - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
Mitchell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
Mitchell Middle School - 02
Mitchell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
578 students
| Measure | L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 Mitchell, South Dakota | Mitchell Middle School - 02 Mitchell, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 226 | #56 of 102 |
| National rank | #10521 of 50,301 | #4928 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 438 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 51% |
| city | Mitchell | Mitchell |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 62.5).
- •L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 does better on math proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Mitchell Middle School - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 41.3%).
- •L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.5).
- •Mitchell Middle School - 02 is the larger school with 578 students compared with 438.
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 L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 better than Mitchell Middle School - 02?
On the Success Index (US), L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 ranks higher (71.1 vs 62.5 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 L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 and Mitchell Middle School - 02?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mitchell and Mitchell in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03: 438. Mitchell Middle School - 02: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 and Mitchell Middle School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is 64th of 226 and Mitchell Middle School - 02 is 56th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).