Howard Jr. High - 05 vs New Underwood Middle School - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 424 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Jr. High - 05
Howard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
75 students
New Underwood Middle School - 04
New Underwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
75 students
| Measure | Howard Jr. High - 05 Howard, South Dakota | New Underwood Middle School - 04 New Underwood, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 102 | #54 of 102 |
| National rank | #4567 of 15,369 | #4827 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 75 | 75 |
| Enrollment | 75 | 75 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 54.5% |
| city | Howard | New Underwood |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Jr. High - 05 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 63.0).
- •New Underwood Middle School - 04 does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 47%).
- •Howard Jr. High - 05 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Howard Jr. High - 05 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 18.7%).
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 Howard Jr. High - 05 better than New Underwood Middle School - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Jr. High - 05 ranks higher (64.1 vs 63.0 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 Howard Jr. High - 05 and New Underwood Middle School - 04?
About 424 km in a straight line, between Howard and New Underwood in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Jr. High - 05: 75. New Underwood Middle School - 04: 75. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Jr. High - 05 and New Underwood Middle School - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Howard Jr. High - 05 is 53rd of 102 and New Underwood Middle School - 04 is 54th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).