George McGovern Middle School -09 vs Hayward Elementary - 38
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George McGovern Middle School -09
Sioux Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
780 students
Hayward Elementary - 38
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
728 students
| Measure | George McGovern Middle School -09 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Hayward Elementary - 38 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 102 | #213 of 226 |
| National rank | #13564 of 15,369 | #45290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 780 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 19% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George McGovern Middle School -09 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 19.3).
- •Hayward Elementary - 38 does better on math proficiency (19% vs 14%).
- •George McGovern Middle School -09 does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •George McGovern Middle School -09 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 83.5%).
- •George McGovern Middle School -09 does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.3).
- •George McGovern Middle School -09 is the larger school with 780 students compared with 728.
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 George McGovern Middle School -09 better than Hayward Elementary - 38?
On the Success Index (US), George McGovern Middle School -09 ranks higher (21.3 vs 19.3 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 George McGovern Middle School -09 and Hayward Elementary - 38?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George McGovern Middle School -09: 780. Hayward Elementary - 38: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George McGovern Middle School -09 and Hayward Elementary - 38 rank in South Dakota?
George McGovern Middle School -09 is 99th of 102 and Hayward Elementary - 38 is 213th of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).