McCook Central Elementary - 02 vs McCook Central Middle School - 03
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 Middle School - 03
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
84 students
| Measure | McCook Central Elementary - 02 Salem, South Dakota | McCook Central Middle School - 03 Salem, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 226 | #62 of 102 |
| National rank | #20408 of 50,301 | #5290 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 225 | 84 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 84 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 42% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCook Central Middle School - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 56.8).
- •McCook Central Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- •McCook Central Middle School - 03 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •McCook Central Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 26.2%).
- •McCook Central Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.0).
- •McCook Central Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 225 students compared with 84.
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 Middle School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), McCook Central Middle School - 03 ranks higher (60.9 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 Middle School - 03?
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 Middle School - 03: 84. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCook Central Elementary - 02 and McCook Central Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
McCook Central Elementary - 02 is 139th of 226 and McCook Central Middle School - 03 is 62nd of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).