Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 vs Beresford High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcester-Hudson High School - 01
Alcester · Public high · Grades 9–12
99 students
Beresford High School - 01
Beresford · Public high · Grades 9–12
222 students
| Measure | Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 Alcester, South Dakota | Beresford High School - 01 Beresford, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 121 | #72 of 121 |
| National rank | #5275 of 16,910 | #5600 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 99 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| city | Alcester | Beresford |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 60.8).
- •Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 67%).
- •Beresford High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 26.3%).
- •Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.8).
- •Beresford High School - 01 is the larger school with 222 students compared with 99.
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 Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 better than Beresford High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 ranks higher (62.0 vs 60.8 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 Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 and Beresford High School - 01?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Alcester and Beresford in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcester-Hudson High School - 01: 99. Beresford High School - 01: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 and Beresford High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 is 69th of 121 and Beresford High School - 01 is 72nd of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).