Baltic Middle School - 03 vs Dell Rapids High School - 01
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 Middle School - 03
Baltic · Public middle · Grades 6–8
110 students
Dell Rapids High School - 01
Dell Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
315 students
| Measure | Baltic Middle School - 03 Baltic, South Dakota | Dell Rapids High School - 01 Dell Rapids, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 102 | #80 of 121 |
| National rank | #4294 of 15,369 | #6002 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 110 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.1% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Baltic | Dell Rapids |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baltic Middle School - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 59.2).
- •Baltic Middle School - 03 does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Dell Rapids High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Dell Rapids High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 19.1%).
- •Baltic Middle School - 03 does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.6).
- •Dell Rapids High School - 01 is the larger school with 315 students compared with 110.
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 Middle School - 03 better than Dell Rapids High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Baltic Middle School - 03 ranks higher (65.4 vs 59.2 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 Baltic Middle School - 03 and Dell Rapids High School - 01?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Baltic and Dell Rapids in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltic Middle School - 03: 110. Dell Rapids High School - 01: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltic Middle School - 03 and Dell Rapids High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Baltic Middle School - 03 is 49th of 102 and Dell Rapids High School - 01 is 80th of 121 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).