Central High School - 01 vs Simmons Middle School - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School - 01
Aberdeen · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,384 students
Simmons Middle School - 03
Aberdeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
464 students
| Measure | Central High School - 01 Aberdeen, South Dakota | Simmons Middle School - 03 Aberdeen, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 121 | #59 of 102 |
| National rank | #5601 of 16,910 | #5078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,384 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 1,384 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 54% |
| city | Aberdeen | Aberdeen |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simmons Middle School - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 60.8).
- •Simmons Middle School - 03 does better on math proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •Central High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Central High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 48.5%).
- •Simmons Middle School - 03 does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.3).
- •Central High School - 01 is the larger school with 1,384 students compared with 464.
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 Central High School - 01 better than Simmons Middle School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Simmons Middle School - 03 ranks higher (61.9 vs 60.8 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 Central High School - 01 and Simmons Middle School - 03?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Aberdeen in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School - 01: 1,384. Simmons Middle School - 03: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School - 01 and Simmons Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Central High School - 01 is 73rd of 121 and Simmons Middle School - 03 is 59th of 102 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).