Pinedale Elementary - 11 vs Stevens High School - 42
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinedale Elementary - 11
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
Stevens High School - 42
Rapid City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,771 students
| Measure | Pinedale Elementary - 11 Rapid City, South Dakota | Stevens High School - 42 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #19 of 226 | #16 of 121 |
| National rank | #4443 of 50,301 | #1701 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 377 | 1,771 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 1,771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 61% |
| city | Rapid City | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinedale Elementary - 11 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 77.2).
- •Pinedale Elementary - 11 does better on math proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •Stevens High School - 42 does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 76%).
- •Stevens High School - 42 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 14.1%).
- •Pinedale Elementary - 11 does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.7).
- •Stevens High School - 42 is the larger school with 1,771 students compared with 377.
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 Pinedale Elementary - 11 better than Stevens High School - 42?
On the Success Index (US), Pinedale Elementary - 11 ranks higher (81.0 vs 77.2 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 Pinedale Elementary - 11 and Stevens High School - 42?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinedale Elementary - 11: 377. Stevens High School - 42: 1,771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinedale Elementary - 11 and Stevens High School - 42 rank in South Dakota?
Pinedale Elementary - 11 is 19th of 226 and Stevens High School - 42 is 16th of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).