Marion High School - 01 vs Parker Jr. High - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marion High School - 01
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
62 students
Parker Jr. High - 03
Parker · Public middle · Grades 7–8
74 students
| Measure | Marion High School - 01 Marion, South Dakota | Parker Jr. High - 03 Parker, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 121 | #47 of 102 |
| National rank | #12795 of 16,910 | #4266 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 62 | 74 |
| Enrollment | 62 | 74 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 57% |
| city | Marion | Parker |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parker Jr. High - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 32.4).
- •Parker Jr. High - 03 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •Parker Jr. High - 03 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Parker Jr. High - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 48.4%).
- •Marion High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 18.5).
- •Parker Jr. High - 03 is the larger school with 74 students compared with 62.
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 High School - 01 better than Parker Jr. High - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Parker Jr. High - 03 ranks higher (65.6 vs 32.4 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 Marion High School - 01 and Parker Jr. High - 03?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Marion and Parker in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marion High School - 01: 62. Parker Jr. High - 03: 74. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marion High School - 01 and Parker Jr. High - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Marion High School - 01 is 116th of 121 and Parker Jr. High - 03 is 47th of 102 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).