Holgate Middle School - 02 vs Simmons Middle School - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 4.3 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
Simmons Middle School - 03
Aberdeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
464 students
| Measure | Holgate Middle School - 02 Aberdeen, South Dakota | Simmons Middle School - 03 Aberdeen, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 102 | #59 of 102 |
| National rank | #2282 of 15,369 | #5078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 497 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| 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 61.9).
- •Holgate Middle School - 02 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Holgate Middle School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Holgate Middle School - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 48.5%).
- •Holgate Middle School - 02 does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.0).
- •Holgate Middle School - 02 is the larger school with 497 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 Holgate Middle School - 02 better than Simmons Middle School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Holgate Middle School - 02 ranks higher (75.4 vs 61.9 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 Simmons Middle School - 03?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Aberdeen in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holgate Middle School - 02: 497. Simmons Middle School - 03: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holgate Middle School - 02 and Simmons Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Holgate Middle School - 02 is 18th of 102 and Simmons Middle School - 03 is 59th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).