Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 vs Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
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.
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
Forestburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
102 students
Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
Forestburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
35 students
| Measure | Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 Forestburg, South Dakota | Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 Forestburg, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 226 | – |
| National rank | #9006 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 102 | 35 |
| Enrollment | 102 | 35 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Forestburg | Forestburg |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.4 vs 74.0).
- •Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 25.7%).
- •Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.7).
- •Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 is the larger school with 102 students compared with 35.
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 Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 better than Sanborn Central Middle School - 02?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 and Sanborn Central Middle School - 02?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Forestburg and Forestburg in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06: 102. Sanborn Central Middle School - 02: 35. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 and Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 is 50th of 226 and Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 is unranked among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).