Watertown Middle School - 02 vs Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Watertown Middle School - 02
Watertown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
575 students
Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03
Waverly · Public middle · Grades 6–8
69 students
| Measure | Watertown Middle School - 02 Watertown, South Dakota | Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03 Waverly, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 102 | #91 of 102 |
| National rank | #3489 of 15,369 | #9110 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 575 | 69 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 69 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 24.5% |
| city | Watertown | Waverly |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watertown Middle School - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 43.3).
- •Watertown Middle School - 02 does better on math proficiency (50% vs 24.5%).
- •Watertown Middle School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44.5%).
- •Watertown Middle School - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 37.7%).
- •Watertown Middle School - 02 does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.3).
- •Watertown Middle School - 02 is the larger school with 575 students compared with 69.
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 Watertown Middle School - 02 better than Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Watertown Middle School - 02 ranks higher (69.4 vs 43.3 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 Watertown Middle School - 02 and Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Watertown and Waverly in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Watertown Middle School - 02: 575. Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03: 69. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Watertown Middle School - 02 and Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Watertown Middle School - 02 is 34th of 102 and Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03 is 91st of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).