Miller Jr. High - 04 vs New Underwood Middle School - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 310 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miller Jr. High - 04
Miller · Public middle · Grades 7–8
74 students
New Underwood Middle School - 04
New Underwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
75 students
| Measure | Miller Jr. High - 04 Miller, South Dakota | New Underwood Middle School - 04 New Underwood, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 102 | #54 of 102 |
| National rank | #8480 of 15,369 | #4827 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 74 | 75 |
| Enrollment | 74 | 75 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 54.5% |
| city | Miller | New Underwood |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Underwood Middle School - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 46.2).
- •New Underwood Middle School - 04 does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 27%).
- •New Underwood Middle School - 04 does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •New Underwood Middle School - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 28.4%).
- •Miller Jr. High - 04 does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.8).
- •New Underwood Middle School - 04 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 Miller Jr. High - 04 better than New Underwood Middle School - 04?
On the Success Index (US), New Underwood Middle School - 04 ranks higher (63.0 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 Miller Jr. High - 04 and New Underwood Middle School - 04?
About 310 km in a straight line, between Miller and New Underwood in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Miller Jr. High - 04: 74. New Underwood Middle School - 04: 75. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Miller Jr. High - 04 and New Underwood Middle School - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Miller Jr. High - 04 is 87th of 102 and New Underwood Middle School - 04 is 54th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).