Douglas High School - 03 vs East Middle School - 30
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 8.8 km 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
East Middle School - 30
Rapid City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students
| Measure | Douglas High School - 03 Box Elder, South Dakota | East Middle School - 30 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 121 | #90 of 102 |
| National rank | #3865 of 16,910 | #8803 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 739 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| city | Box Elder | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas High School - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 44.6).
- •Douglas High School - 03 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Douglas High School - 03 does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •Douglas High School - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 41.4%).
- •East Middle School - 30 does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.2).
- •Douglas High School - 03 is the larger school with 739 students compared with 613.
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 East Middle School - 30?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas High School - 03 ranks higher (67.8 vs 44.6 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 Douglas High School - 03 and East Middle School - 30?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Box Elder and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas High School - 03: 739. East Middle School - 30: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas High School - 03 and East Middle School - 30 rank in South Dakota?
Douglas High School - 03 is 41st of 121 and East Middle School - 30 is 90th of 102 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).