Holgate Middle School - 02 vs Lincoln Elementary - 08
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holgate Middle School - 02
Aberdeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
497 students
Lincoln Elementary - 08
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
233 students
| Measure | Holgate Middle School - 02 Aberdeen, South Dakota | Lincoln Elementary - 08 Aberdeen, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 102 | #172 of 226 |
| National rank | #2282 of 15,369 | #25753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 497 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Aberdeen | Aberdeen |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holgate Middle School - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 49.1).
- •Holgate Middle School - 02 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Holgate Middle School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Holgate Middle School - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 60.5%).
- •Lincoln Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 14.6).
- •Holgate Middle School - 02 is the larger school with 497 students compared with 233.
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 Holgate Middle School - 02 better than Lincoln Elementary - 08?
On the Success Index (US), Holgate Middle School - 02 ranks higher (75.4 vs 49.1 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 Holgate Middle School - 02 and Lincoln Elementary - 08?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Aberdeen in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holgate Middle School - 02: 497. Lincoln Elementary - 08: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holgate Middle School - 02 and Lincoln Elementary - 08 rank in South Dakota?
Holgate Middle School - 02 is 18th of 102 and Lincoln Elementary - 08 is 172nd of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).