Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 vs Hanson Middle School - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04
Emery · Public middle · Grades 6–8
85 students
Hanson Middle School - 02
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
71 students
| Measure | Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 Emery, South Dakota | Hanson Middle School - 02 Alexandria, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #68 of 102 | #15 of 102 |
| National rank | #5878 of 15,369 | #2056 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 85 | 71 |
| Enrollment | 85 | 71 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | Emery | Alexandria |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanson Middle School - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 58.1).
- •Hanson Middle School - 02 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Hanson Middle School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Hanson Middle School - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 25.9%).
- •Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 is the larger school with 85 students compared with 71.
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 Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 better than Hanson Middle School - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Hanson Middle School - 02 ranks higher (76.7 vs 58.1 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 Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 and Hanson Middle School - 02?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Emery and Alexandria in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04: 85. Hanson Middle School - 02: 71. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 and Hanson Middle School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 is 68th of 102 and Hanson Middle School - 02 is 15th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).