Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 vs North Middle School - 35
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 79 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07
Belle Fourche · Public middle · Grades 5–8
414 students
North Middle School - 35
Rapid City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
418 students
| Measure | Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 Belle Fourche, South Dakota | North Middle School - 35 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 102 | #100 of 102 |
| National rank | #5329 of 15,369 | #13885 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 414 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 18% |
| city | Belle Fourche | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 19.4).
- •Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 does better on math proficiency (43% vs 18%).
- •Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 28%).
- •Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 100%).
- •North Middle School - 35 does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.8).
- •North Middle School - 35 is the larger school with 418 students compared with 414.
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 Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 better than North Middle School - 35?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 ranks higher (60.7 vs 19.4 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 Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 and North Middle School - 35?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Belle Fourche and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07: 414. North Middle School - 35: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 and North Middle School - 35 rank in South Dakota?
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 is 64th of 102 and North Middle School - 35 is 100th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).