Lincoln Elementary - 04 vs Yankton Middle School - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary - 04
Yankton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
Yankton Middle School - 02
Yankton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
608 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary - 04 Yankton, South Dakota | Yankton Middle School - 02 Yankton, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #138 of 226 | #42 of 102 |
| National rank | #20337 of 50,301 | #3884 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 416 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| city | Yankton | Yankton |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yankton Middle School - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 56.9).
- •Yankton Middle School - 02 does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Yankton Middle School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Yankton Middle School - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 43%).
- •Lincoln Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.9).
- •Yankton Middle School - 02 is the larger school with 608 students compared with 416.
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 Lincoln Elementary - 04 better than Yankton Middle School - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Yankton Middle School - 02 ranks higher (67.6 vs 56.9 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 Lincoln Elementary - 04 and Yankton Middle School - 02?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Yankton and Yankton in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary - 04: 416. Yankton Middle School - 02: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary - 04 and Yankton Middle School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Lincoln Elementary - 04 is 138th of 226 and Yankton Middle School - 02 is 42nd of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).