Castlewood Middle School - 03 vs Howard Jr. High - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlewood Middle School - 03
Castlewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
76 students
Howard Jr. High - 05
Howard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
75 students
| Measure | Castlewood Middle School - 03 Castlewood, South Dakota | Howard Jr. High - 05 Howard, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 102 | #53 of 102 |
| National rank | #2806 of 15,369 | #4567 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 76 | 75 |
| Enrollment | 76 | 75 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 47% |
| city | Castlewood | Howard |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castlewood Middle School - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 64.1).
- •Castlewood Middle School - 03 does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Castlewood Middle School - 03 does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Howard Jr. High - 05 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 18.4%).
- •Howard Jr. High - 05 does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.0).
- •Castlewood Middle School - 03 is the larger school with 76 students compared with 75.
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 Castlewood Middle School - 03 better than Howard Jr. High - 05?
On the Success Index (US), Castlewood Middle School - 03 ranks higher (72.6 vs 64.1 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 Castlewood Middle School - 03 and Howard Jr. High - 05?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Castlewood and Howard in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castlewood Middle School - 03: 76. Howard Jr. High - 05: 75. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castlewood Middle School - 03 and Howard Jr. High - 05 rank in South Dakota?
Castlewood Middle School - 03 is 23rd of 102 and Howard Jr. High - 05 is 53rd of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).