Lake Preston Elementary - 02 vs Lake Preston High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Preston Elementary - 02
Lake Preston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
96 students
Lake Preston High School - 01
Lake Preston · Public high · Grades 9–12
41 students
| Measure | Lake Preston Elementary - 02 Lake Preston, South Dakota | Lake Preston High School - 01 Lake Preston, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 226 | – |
| National rank | #8586 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 96 | 41 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 41 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 5.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 30% |
| city | Lake Preston | Lake Preston |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Preston Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 63.2).
- •Lake Preston Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 30%).
- •Lake Preston High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Lake Preston High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 38.5%).
- •Lake Preston High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (5.9 vs 9.6).
- •Lake Preston Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 96 students compared with 41.
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 Lake Preston Elementary - 02 better than Lake Preston High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Preston Elementary - 02 ranks higher (74.0 vs 63.2 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 Lake Preston Elementary - 02 and Lake Preston High School - 01?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Lake Preston and Lake Preston in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Preston Elementary - 02: 96. Lake Preston High School - 01: 41. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Preston Elementary - 02 and Lake Preston High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Lake Preston Elementary - 02 is 46th of 226 and Lake Preston High School - 01 is unranked among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).