Howard Jr. High - 05 vs Miller Jr. High - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Jr. High - 05
Howard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
75 students
Miller Jr. High - 04
Miller · Public middle · Grades 7–8
74 students
| Measure | Howard Jr. High - 05 Howard, South Dakota | Miller Jr. High - 04 Miller, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 102 | #87 of 102 |
| National rank | #4567 of 15,369 | #8480 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 75 | 74 |
| Enrollment | 75 | 74 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Howard | Miller |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Jr. High - 05 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 46.2).
- •Howard Jr. High - 05 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Howard Jr. High - 05 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Howard Jr. High - 05 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 28.4%).
- •Miller Jr. High - 04 does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.8).
- •Howard Jr. High - 05 is the larger school with 75 students compared with 74.
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 Howard Jr. High - 05 better than Miller Jr. High - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Jr. High - 05 ranks higher (64.1 vs 46.2 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 Howard Jr. High - 05 and Miller Jr. High - 04?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Howard and Miller in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Jr. High - 05: 75. Miller Jr. High - 04: 74. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Jr. High - 05 and Miller Jr. High - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Howard Jr. High - 05 is 53rd of 102 and Miller Jr. High - 04 is 87th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).