Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 vs Scotland Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 7.6 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
Scotland Elementary - 02
Scotland · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
114 students
| Measure | Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 Scotland, South Dakota | Scotland Elementary - 02 Scotland, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #167 of 226 |
| National rank | – | #25271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 39 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 39 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 34.5% |
| city | Scotland | Scotland |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scotland Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 22.6).
- •Scotland Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 15%).
- •Scotland Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Scotland Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 84.6%).
- •Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
- •Scotland Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 114 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 Scotland Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Scotland Elementary - 02 ranks higher (49.9 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 Scotland Elementary - 02?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Scotland and Scotland in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04: 39. Scotland Elementary - 02: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 and Scotland Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 is unranked and Scotland Elementary - 02 is 167th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).