Brandon Valley High School - 01 vs Garretson High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Valley High School - 01
Brandon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,381 students
Garretson High School - 01
Garretson · Public high · Grades 9–12
142 students
| Measure | Brandon Valley High School - 01 Brandon, South Dakota | Garretson High School - 01 Garretson, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 121 | #98 of 121 |
| National rank | #1993 of 16,910 | #8130 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,381 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 1,381 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.3% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 24.5% |
| city | Brandon | Garretson |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandon Valley High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 51.0).
- •Brandon Valley High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 24.5%).
- •Brandon Valley High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 44.5%).
- •Brandon Valley High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 14.8%).
- •Garretson High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 20.6).
- •Brandon Valley High School - 01 is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 142.
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 Valley High School - 01 better than Garretson High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Brandon Valley High School - 01 ranks higher (75.7 vs 51.0 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 Valley High School - 01 and Garretson High School - 01?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Garretson in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Valley High School - 01: 1,381. Garretson High School - 01: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Valley High School - 01 and Garretson High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Brandon Valley High School - 01 is 19th of 121 and Garretson High School - 01 is 98th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).