McCook Central Elementary - 02 vs McCook Central High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCook Central Elementary - 02
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students
McCook Central High School - 01
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
118 students
| Measure | McCook Central Elementary - 02 Salem, South Dakota | McCook Central High School - 01 Salem, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 226 | #56 of 121 |
| National rank | #20408 of 50,301 | #4748 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 225 | 118 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 30% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCook Central High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 56.8).
- •McCook Central Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 30%).
- •McCook Central High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 34.5%).
- •McCook Central High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 25.3%).
- •McCook Central High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.2).
- •McCook Central Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 225 students compared with 118.
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 McCook Central Elementary - 02 better than McCook Central High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), McCook Central High School - 01 ranks higher (64.1 vs 56.8 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 McCook Central Elementary - 02 and McCook Central High School - 01?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCook Central Elementary - 02: 225. McCook Central High School - 01: 118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCook Central Elementary - 02 and McCook Central High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
McCook Central Elementary - 02 is 139th of 226 and McCook Central High School - 01 is 56th of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).