George McGovern Middle School -09 vs West Central Middle School - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 12 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
West Central Middle School - 04
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
297 students
| Measure | George McGovern Middle School -09 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | West Central Middle School - 04 Hartford, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 102 | #77 of 102 |
| National rank | #13564 of 15,369 | #7206 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 780 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 27% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Hartford |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Central Middle School - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 21.3).
- •West Central Middle School - 04 does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •West Central Middle School - 04 does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 23%).
- •West Central Middle School - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 75.5%).
- •George McGovern Middle School -09 does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.6).
- •George McGovern Middle School -09 is the larger school with 780 students compared with 297.
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 West Central Middle School - 04?
On the Success Index (US), West Central Middle School - 04 ranks higher (52.0 vs 21.3 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 West Central Middle School - 04?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Hartford in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George McGovern Middle School -09: 780. West Central Middle School - 04: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George McGovern Middle School -09 and West Central Middle School - 04 rank in South Dakota?
George McGovern Middle School -09 is 99th of 102 and West Central Middle School - 04 is 77th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).