Morgantown High School vs South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morgantown High School
Morgantown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,754 students
South Middle School
Morgantown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
784 students
| Measure | Morgantown High School Morgantown, West Virginia | South Middle School Morgantown, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 110 | #21 of 110 |
| National rank | #9527 of 16,910 | #5913 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,754 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| city | Morgantown | Morgantown |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 45.7).
- •South Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •South Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.1).
- •Morgantown High School is the larger school with 1,754 students compared with 784.
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 Morgantown High School better than South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Middle School ranks higher (58.0 vs 45.7 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 Morgantown High School and South Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Morgantown and Morgantown in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morgantown High School: 1,754. South Middle School: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morgantown High School and South Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Morgantown High School is 12th of 110 and South Middle School is 21st of 110 among high schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).