Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 vs McCook Central Middle School - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 23 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
McCook Central Middle School - 03
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
84 students
| Measure | Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 Emery, South Dakota | McCook Central Middle School - 03 Salem, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 102 | #62 of 102 |
| National rank | #5878 of 15,369 | #5290 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 85 | 84 |
| Enrollment | 85 | 84 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Emery | Salem |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCook Central Middle School - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 58.1).
- •McCook Central Middle School - 03 does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 26.2%).
- •McCook Central Middle School - 03 does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.2).
- •Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 is the larger school with 85 students compared with 84.
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 McCook Central Middle School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), McCook Central Middle School - 03 ranks higher (60.9 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 McCook Central Middle School - 03?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Emery and Salem in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04: 85. McCook Central Middle School - 03: 84. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 and McCook Central Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 is 68th of 102 and McCook Central Middle School - 03 is 62nd of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).