Marion Elementary - 02 vs Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 96 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marion Elementary - 02
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
100 students
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
Forestburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
102 students
| Measure | Marion Elementary - 02 Marion, South Dakota | Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 Forestburg, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 226 | #50 of 226 |
| National rank | #8992 of 50,301 | #9006 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 100 | 102 |
| Enrollment | 100 | 102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Marion | Forestburg |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.4 vs 73.4).
- •Marion Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 38%).
- •Marion Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.3).
- •Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 is the larger school with 102 students compared with 100.
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 Marion Elementary - 02 better than Sanborn Central Elementary - 06?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Marion Elementary - 02 and Sanborn Central Elementary - 06?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Marion and Forestburg in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marion Elementary - 02: 100. Sanborn Central Elementary - 06: 102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marion Elementary - 02 and Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 rank in South Dakota?
Marion Elementary - 02 is 49th of 226 and Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 is 50th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).