Brandon Elementary - 03 vs Brandon Valley High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 898 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Elementary - 03
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
728 students
Brandon Valley High School - 01
Brandon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,381 students
| Measure | Brandon Elementary - 03 Brandon, South Dakota | Brandon Valley High School - 01 Brandon, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #28 of 226 | #19 of 121 |
| National rank | #5766 of 50,301 | #1993 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 728 | 1,381 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 1,381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| city | Brandon | Brandon |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandon Elementary - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 75.7).
- •Brandon Elementary - 03 does better on math proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Brandon Valley High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Brandon Valley High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 29.8%).
- •Brandon Elementary - 03 does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.6).
- •Brandon Valley High School - 01 is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 728.
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 Brandon Elementary - 03 better than Brandon Valley High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Brandon Elementary - 03 ranks higher (78.6 vs 75.7 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 Brandon Elementary - 03 and Brandon Valley High School - 01?
About 898 m in a straight line, between Brandon and Brandon in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Elementary - 03: 728. Brandon Valley High School - 01: 1,381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Elementary - 03 and Brandon Valley High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Brandon Elementary - 03 is 28th of 226 and Brandon Valley High School - 01 is 19th of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).