Baltic High School - 01 vs Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baltic High School - 01
Baltic · Public high · Grades 9–12
151 students
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
Dell Rapids · Public middle · Grades 5–8
295 students
| Measure | Baltic High School - 01 Baltic, South Dakota | Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 Dell Rapids, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #64 of 121 | #21 of 102 |
| National rank | #5054 of 16,910 | #2404 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 151 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 151 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.9% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 62% |
| city | Baltic | Dell Rapids |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 62.9).
- •Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 24.5%).
- •Baltic High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 61%).
- •Baltic High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 15.6%).
- •Baltic High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.4).
- •Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 is the larger school with 295 students compared with 151.
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 Baltic High School - 01 better than Dell Rapids Middle School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 ranks higher (74.7 vs 62.9 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 Baltic High School - 01 and Dell Rapids Middle School - 03?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Baltic and Dell Rapids in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltic High School - 01: 151. Dell Rapids Middle School - 03: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltic High School - 01 and Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Baltic High School - 01 is 64th of 121 and Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 is 21st of 102 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).