Huron Middle School - 02 vs Whittier Middle School - 08
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 150 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huron Middle School - 02
Huron · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
Whittier Middle School - 08
Sioux Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
675 students
| Measure | Huron Middle School - 02 Huron, South Dakota | Whittier Middle School - 08 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 102 | #96 of 102 |
| National rank | #8189 of 15,369 | #12137 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 716 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 25% |
| city | Huron | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Huron Middle School - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 28.9).
- •Huron Middle School - 02 does better on math proficiency (44% vs 25%).
- •Huron Middle School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 34%).
- •Huron Middle School - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 83.1%).
- •Whittier Middle School - 08 does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.3).
- •Huron Middle School - 02 is the larger school with 716 students compared with 675.
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 Huron Middle School - 02 better than Whittier Middle School - 08?
On the Success Index (US), Huron Middle School - 02 ranks higher (47.5 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 Huron Middle School - 02 and Whittier Middle School - 08?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Huron and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huron Middle School - 02: 716. Whittier Middle School - 08: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huron Middle School - 02 and Whittier Middle School - 08 rank in South Dakota?
Huron Middle School - 02 is 86th of 102 and Whittier Middle School - 08 is 96th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).