Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 vs Whittier Middle School - 08
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 305 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
Pierre · Public middle · Grades 6–8
672 students
Whittier Middle School - 08
Sioux Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
675 students
| Measure | Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 Pierre, South Dakota | Whittier Middle School - 08 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 102 | #96 of 102 |
| National rank | #3709 of 15,369 | #12137 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 672 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 25% |
| city | Pierre | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 28.9).
- •Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 34%).
- •Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 83.1%).
- •Whittier Middle School - 08 does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.7).
- •Whittier Middle School - 08 is the larger school with 675 students compared with 672.
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 Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 better than Whittier Middle School - 08?
On the Success Index (US), Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 ranks higher (68.3 vs 28.9 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 Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 and Whittier Middle School - 08?
About 305 km in a straight line, between Pierre and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02: 672. Whittier Middle School - 08: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 and Whittier Middle School - 08 rank in South Dakota?
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is 39th of 102 and Whittier Middle School - 08 is 96th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).