McCook Central Elementary - 02 vs Miller Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 155 km 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
Miller Elementary - 02
Miller · Public elementary · Grades K–6
231 students
| Measure | McCook Central Elementary - 02 Salem, South Dakota | Miller Elementary - 02 Miller, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #139 of 226 | #42 of 226 |
| National rank | #20408 of 50,301 | #7673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 225 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 57% |
| city | Salem | Miller |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miller Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 56.8).
- •Miller Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •Miller Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 34.5%).
- •Miller Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 25.3%).
- •Miller Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.2).
- •Miller Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 231 students compared with 225.
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 Miller Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Miller Elementary - 02 ranks higher (75.5 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 Miller Elementary - 02?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Salem and Miller in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCook Central Elementary - 02: 225. Miller Elementary - 02: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCook Central Elementary - 02 and Miller Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
McCook Central Elementary - 02 is 139th of 226 and Miller Elementary - 02 is 42nd of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).