Lincoln Elementary - 05 vs Watertown High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary - 05
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
361 students
Watertown High School - 01
Watertown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,222 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary - 05 Watertown, South Dakota | Watertown High School - 01 Watertown, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #35 of 226 | #27 of 121 |
| National rank | #6704 of 50,301 | #2749 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 361 | 1,222 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 1,222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 56% |
| city | Watertown | Watertown |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary - 05 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 72.3).
- •Lincoln Elementary - 05 does better on math proficiency (77% vs 56%).
- •Watertown High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Watertown High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 37.1%).
- •Lincoln Elementary - 05 does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.0).
- •Watertown High School - 01 is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 361.
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 - 05 better than Watertown High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary - 05 ranks higher (77.0 vs 72.3 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 - 05 and Watertown High School - 01?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Watertown and Watertown in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary - 05: 361. Watertown High School - 01: 1,222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary - 05 and Watertown High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Lincoln Elementary - 05 is 35th of 226 and Watertown High School - 01 is 27th of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).