Sturgis Brown High School - 01 vs Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sturgis Brown High School - 01
Sturgis · Public high · Grades 9–12
845 students
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
Sturgis · Public middle · Grades 5–8
490 students
| Measure | Sturgis Brown High School - 01 Sturgis, South Dakota | Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 Sturgis, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 121 | #66 of 102 |
| National rank | #5809 of 16,910 | #5554 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 845 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 845 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| city | Sturgis | Sturgis |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.0 vs 59.7).
- •Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Sturgis Brown High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Sturgis Brown High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 43.1%).
- •Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.6).
- •Sturgis Brown High School - 01 is the larger school with 845 students compared with 490.
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 Sturgis Brown High School - 01 better than Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sturgis Brown High School - 01 and Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Sturgis and Sturgis in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sturgis Brown High School - 01: 845. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sturgis Brown High School - 01 and Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Sturgis Brown High School - 01 is 77th of 121 and Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 is 66th of 102 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).