Arlington Jr. High - 03 vs Marion Middle School - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 105 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
Marion Middle School - 03
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
46 students
| Measure | Arlington Jr. High - 03 Arlington, South Dakota | Marion Middle School - 03 Marion, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 47 | 46 |
| Enrollment | 47 | 46 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.1% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Arlington | Marion |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arlington Jr. High - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 44.0).
- •Arlington Jr. High - 03 does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Arlington Jr. High - 03 does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Arlington Jr. High - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 52.2%).
- •Marion Middle School - 03 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 Marion Middle School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Arlington Jr. High - 03 ranks higher (66.8 vs 44.0 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 Marion Middle School - 03?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Marion in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Jr. High - 03: 47. Marion Middle School - 03: 46. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Jr. High - 03 and Marion Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Arlington Jr. High - 03 is unranked and Marion Middle School - 03 is unranked among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).