South Canyon Elementary - 15 vs Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Canyon Elementary - 15
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
| Measure | South Canyon Elementary - 15 Rapid City, South Dakota | Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 226 | #173 of 226 |
| National rank | #13179 of 50,301 | #26262 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 274 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Rapid City | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Canyon Elementary - 15 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 48.4).
- •South Canyon Elementary - 15 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •South Canyon Elementary - 15 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •South Canyon Elementary - 15 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 41.8%).
- •South Canyon Elementary - 15 does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.4).
- •Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 is the larger school with 328 students compared with 274.
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 South Canyon Elementary - 15 better than Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17?
On the Success Index (US), South Canyon Elementary - 15 ranks higher (67.4 vs 48.4 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 South Canyon Elementary - 15 and Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Canyon Elementary - 15: 274. Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Canyon Elementary - 15 and Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 rank in South Dakota?
South Canyon Elementary - 15 is 84th of 226 and Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 is 173rd of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).