Lyman Elementary - 04 vs White River Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 80 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyman Elementary - 04
Kennebec · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
171 students
White River Elementary - 02
White River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
172 students
| Measure | Lyman Elementary - 04 Kennebec, South Dakota | White River Elementary - 02 White River, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 226 | #211 of 226 |
| National rank | #16864 of 50,301 | #44942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 171 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 22% |
| city | Kennebec | White River |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyman Elementary - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 19.9).
- •Lyman Elementary - 04 does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 22%).
- •Lyman Elementary - 04 does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 27%).
- •Lyman Elementary - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 98.3%).
- •Lyman Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.5).
- •White River Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 172 students compared with 171.
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 Lyman Elementary - 04 better than White River Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Lyman Elementary - 04 ranks higher (61.9 vs 19.9 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 Lyman Elementary - 04 and White River Elementary - 02?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Kennebec and White River in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyman Elementary - 04: 171. White River Elementary - 02: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyman Elementary - 04 and White River Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Lyman Elementary - 04 is 105th of 226 and White River Elementary - 02 is 211th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).