George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 vs Sioux Valley 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 S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
Brookings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
780 students
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
Volga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
156 students
| Measure | George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 Brookings, South Dakota | Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 Volga, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #33 of 102 | #25 of 102 |
| National rank | #3406 of 15,369 | #2864 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 780 | 156 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 156 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Brookings | Volga |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 69.7).
- •Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 21.5%).
- •Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.4).
- •George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 is the larger school with 780 students compared with 156.
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 S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 better than Sioux Valley Middle School - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 ranks higher (72.4 vs 69.7 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 S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 and Sioux Valley Middle School - 04?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Brookings and Volga in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02: 780. Sioux Valley Middle School - 04: 156. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 and Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 rank in South Dakota?
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 is 33rd of 102 and Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 is 25th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).