Brandon Elementary - 03 vs Washington High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 8.4 km 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
Washington High School - 01
Sioux Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,819 students
| Measure | Brandon Elementary - 03 Brandon, South Dakota | Washington High School - 01 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 226 | #88 of 121 |
| National rank | #5766 of 50,301 | #6851 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 728 | 1,819 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 1,819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 43% |
| city | Brandon | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandon Elementary - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 55.8).
- •Brandon Elementary - 03 does better on math proficiency (70% vs 43%).
- •Brandon Elementary - 03 does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •Brandon Elementary - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 53.4%).
- •Washington High School - 01 is the larger school with 1,819 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 Washington High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Brandon Elementary - 03 ranks higher (78.6 vs 55.8 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 Brandon Elementary - 03 and Washington High School - 01?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Elementary - 03: 728. Washington High School - 01: 1,819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Elementary - 03 and Washington High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Brandon Elementary - 03 is 28th of 226 and Washington High School - 01 is 88th of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).