Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 vs Menno High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04
Scotland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
39 students
Menno High School - 01
Menno · Public high · Grades 9–12
74 students
| Measure | Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 Scotland, South Dakota | Menno High School - 01 Menno, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #91 of 121 |
| National rank | – | #7006 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 39 | 74 |
| Enrollment | 39 | 74 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 24.5% |
| city | Scotland | Menno |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Menno High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 22.6).
- •Menno High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 15%).
- •Menno High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 34.5%).
- •Menno High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 84.6%).
- •Menno High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.0).
- •Menno High School - 01 is the larger school with 74 students compared with 39.
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 Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 better than Menno High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Menno High School - 01 ranks higher (55.1 vs 22.6 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 Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 and Menno High School - 01?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Scotland and Menno in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04: 39. Menno High School - 01: 74. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 and Menno High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 is unranked and Menno High School - 01 is 91st of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).