Avon Middle School - 05 vs Elkton Jr. High - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 186 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avon Middle School - 05
Avon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
63 students
Elkton Jr. High - 03
Elkton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
65 students
| Measure | Avon Middle School - 05 Avon, South Dakota | Elkton Jr. High - 03 Elkton, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 102 | #92 of 102 |
| National rank | #1712 of 15,369 | #10058 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 63 | 65 |
| Enrollment | 63 | 65 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 27% |
| city | Avon | Elkton |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avon Middle School - 05 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 38.9).
- •Avon Middle School - 05 does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 27%).
- •Avon Middle School - 05 does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 32%).
- •Avon Middle School - 05 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 33.8%).
- •Avon Middle School - 05 does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 16.3).
- •Elkton Jr. High - 03 is the larger school with 65 students compared with 63.
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 Avon Middle School - 05 better than Elkton Jr. High - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Avon Middle School - 05 ranks higher (78.5 vs 38.9 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 Avon Middle School - 05 and Elkton Jr. High - 03?
About 186 km in a straight line, between Avon and Elkton in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avon Middle School - 05: 63. Elkton Jr. High - 03: 65. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avon Middle School - 05 and Elkton Jr. High - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Avon Middle School - 05 is 8th of 102 and Elkton Jr. High - 03 is 92nd of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).