Lincoln Elementary - 08 vs Miller Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 111 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary - 08
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
233 students
Miller Elementary - 02
Miller · Public elementary · Grades K–6
231 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary - 08 Aberdeen, South Dakota | Miller Elementary - 02 Miller, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #172 of 226 | #42 of 226 |
| National rank | #25753 of 50,301 | #7673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 233 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Aberdeen | Miller |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miller Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 49.1).
- •Miller Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Miller Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Miller Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 60.5%).
- •Lincoln Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.0).
- •Lincoln Elementary - 08 is the larger school with 233 students compared with 231.
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 - 08 better than Miller Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Miller Elementary - 02 ranks higher (75.5 vs 49.1 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 - 08 and Miller Elementary - 02?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Miller in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary - 08: 233. Miller Elementary - 02: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary - 08 and Miller Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Lincoln Elementary - 08 is 172nd of 226 and Miller Elementary - 02 is 42nd of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).