Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 vs South Middle School - 36
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
South Middle School - 36
Rapid City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students
| Measure | Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 Rapid City, South Dakota | South Middle School - 36 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 226 | #94 of 102 |
| National rank | #25522 of 50,301 | #11603 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 486 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 20% |
| city | Rapid City | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 31.6).
- •Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 does better on math proficiency (40% vs 20%).
- •Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 36%).
- •Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 60.5%).
- •South Middle School - 36 does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.7).
- •South Middle School - 36 is the larger school with 618 students compared with 486.
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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 better than South Middle School - 36?
On the Success Index (US), Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 ranks higher (49.5 vs 31.6 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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 and South Middle School - 36?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12: 486. South Middle School - 36: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 and South Middle School - 36 rank in South Dakota?
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 is 168th of 226 and South Middle School - 36 is 94th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).