Arlington Jr. High - 03 vs Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 142 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Jr. High - 03
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
47 students
Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04
Irene · Public middle · Grades 7–8
46 students
| Measure | Arlington Jr. High - 03 Arlington, South Dakota | Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 Irene, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 47 | 46 |
| Enrollment | 47 | 46 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.1% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Arlington | Irene |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arlington Jr. High - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 63.2).
- •Arlington Jr. High - 03 does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Arlington Jr. High - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 26.1%).
- •Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 23.5).
- •Arlington Jr. High - 03 is the larger school with 47 students compared with 46.
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 Arlington Jr. High - 03 better than Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Arlington Jr. High - 03 ranks higher (66.8 vs 63.2 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 Arlington Jr. High - 03 and Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Irene in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Jr. High - 03: 47. Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04: 46. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Jr. High - 03 and Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Arlington Jr. High - 03 is unranked and Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 is unranked among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).