Burke Middle School - 04 vs Harding County Middle School - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 432 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burke Middle School - 04
Burke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
62 students
Harding County Middle School - 03
Buffalo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
60 students
| Measure | Burke Middle School - 04 Burke, South Dakota | Harding County Middle School - 03 Buffalo, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 102 | #67 of 102 |
| National rank | #3403 of 15,369 | #5567 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 62 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 62 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 34.5% |
| city | Burke | Buffalo |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burke Middle School - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 59.6).
- •Burke Middle School - 04 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 34.5%).
- •Burke Middle School - 04 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64.5%).
- •Harding County Middle School - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 41.9%).
- •Harding County Middle School - 03 does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.7).
- •Burke Middle School - 04 is the larger school with 62 students compared with 60.
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 Burke Middle School - 04 better than Harding County Middle School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Burke Middle School - 04 ranks higher (69.7 vs 59.6 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 Burke Middle School - 04 and Harding County Middle School - 03?
About 432 km in a straight line, between Burke and Buffalo in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke Middle School - 04: 62. Harding County Middle School - 03: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke Middle School - 04 and Harding County Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Burke Middle School - 04 is 32nd of 102 and Harding County Middle School - 03 is 67th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).