Douglas High School - 03 vs Douglas Middle School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 438 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas High School - 03
Box Elder · Public high · Grades 9–12
739 students
Douglas Middle School - 01
Box Elder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
| Measure | Douglas High School - 03 Box Elder, South Dakota | Douglas Middle School - 01 Box Elder, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 121 | #69 of 102 |
| National rank | #3865 of 16,910 | #5881 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 739 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Box Elder | Box Elder |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas High School - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 58.1).
- •Douglas High School - 03 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Douglas High School - 03 does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Douglas High School - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 37.8%).
- •Douglas Middle School - 01 does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.2).
- •Douglas High School - 03 is the larger school with 739 students compared with 633.
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 Douglas High School - 03 better than Douglas Middle School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas High School - 03 ranks higher (67.8 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 Douglas High School - 03 and Douglas Middle School - 01?
About 438 m in a straight line, between Box Elder and Box Elder in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas High School - 03: 739. Douglas Middle School - 01: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas High School - 03 and Douglas Middle School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Douglas High School - 03 is 41st of 121 and Douglas Middle School - 01 is 69th of 102 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).