General Beadle Elementary - 01 vs South Middle School - 36
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General Beadle Elementary - 01
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
South Middle School - 36
Rapid City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students
| Measure | General Beadle Elementary - 01 Rapid City, South Dakota | South Middle School - 36 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 226 | #94 of 102 |
| National rank | #48930 of 50,301 | #11603 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 483 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 20% |
| city | Rapid City | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Middle School - 36 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 11.8).
- •General Beadle Elementary - 01 does better on math proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •South Middle School - 36 does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •South Middle School - 36 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 100%).
- •South Middle School - 36 does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.6).
- •South Middle School - 36 is the larger school with 618 students compared with 483.
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 General Beadle Elementary - 01 better than South Middle School - 36?
On the Success Index (US), South Middle School - 36 ranks higher (31.6 vs 11.8 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 General Beadle Elementary - 01 and South Middle School - 36?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
General Beadle Elementary - 01: 483. South Middle School - 36: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do General Beadle Elementary - 01 and South Middle School - 36 rank in South Dakota?
General Beadle Elementary - 01 is 220th of 226 and South Middle School - 36 is 94th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).