South Middle School - 36 vs Southwest Middle School - 38
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Middle School - 36
Rapid City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students
Southwest Middle School - 38
Rapid City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students
| Measure | South Middle School - 36 Rapid City, South Dakota | Southwest Middle School - 38 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #94 of 102 | #4 of 102 |
| National rank | #11603 of 15,369 | #1365 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 618 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 63% |
| city | Rapid City | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Middle School - 38 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 31.6).
- •Southwest Middle School - 38 does better on math proficiency (63% vs 20%).
- •Southwest Middle School - 38 does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 36%).
- •Southwest Middle School - 38 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 60.5%).
- •South Middle School - 36 does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.6).
- •South Middle School - 36 is the larger school with 618 students compared with 614.
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 South Middle School - 36 better than Southwest Middle School - 38?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Middle School - 38 ranks higher (80.8 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 South Middle School - 36 and Southwest Middle School - 38?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Middle School - 36: 618. Southwest Middle School - 38: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Middle School - 36 and Southwest Middle School - 38 rank in South Dakota?
South Middle School - 36 is 94th of 102 and Southwest Middle School - 38 is 4th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).