McCook Central Elementary - 02 vs Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 123 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
Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02
Platte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
230 students
| Measure | McCook Central Elementary - 02 Salem, South Dakota | Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 Platte, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #139 of 226 | #13 of 226 |
| National rank | #20408 of 50,301 | #3647 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 225 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 67% |
| city | Salem | Platte |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 56.8).
- •Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (67% vs 54.5%).
- •Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 34.5%).
- •Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 25.3%).
- •McCook Central Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.5).
- •Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 230 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 Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 ranks higher (82.5 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 Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Salem and Platte in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCook Central Elementary - 02: 225. Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCook Central Elementary - 02 and Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
McCook Central Elementary - 02 is 139th of 226 and Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 is 13th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).