Belle Fourche High School - 01 vs Vermillion High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 595 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Fourche High School - 01
Belle Fourche · Public high · Grades 9–12
389 students
Vermillion High School - 01
Vermillion · Public high · Grades 9–12
413 students
| Measure | Belle Fourche High School - 01 Belle Fourche, South Dakota | Vermillion High School - 01 Vermillion, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #35 of 121 | #46 of 121 |
| National rank | #3310 of 16,910 | #4027 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 389 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Belle Fourche | Vermillion |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Fourche High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 67.2).
- •Belle Fourche High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Vermillion High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Vermillion High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 32.1%).
- •Belle Fourche High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.3).
- •Vermillion High School - 01 is the larger school with 413 students compared with 389.
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 Belle Fourche High School - 01 better than Vermillion High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Fourche High School - 01 ranks higher (69.9 vs 67.2 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 Belle Fourche High School - 01 and Vermillion High School - 01?
About 595 km in a straight line, between Belle Fourche and Vermillion in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Fourche High School - 01: 389. Vermillion High School - 01: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Fourche High School - 01 and Vermillion High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Belle Fourche High School - 01 is 35th of 121 and Vermillion High School - 01 is 46th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).