Brandon Valley High School - 01 vs Watertown High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 152 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
Watertown High School - 01
Watertown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,222 students
| Measure | Brandon Valley High School - 01 Brandon, South Dakota | Watertown High School - 01 Watertown, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #19 of 121 | #27 of 121 |
| National rank | #1993 of 16,910 | #2749 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,381 | 1,222 |
| Enrollment | 1,381 | 1,222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.3% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| city | Brandon | Watertown |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandon Valley High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 72.3).
- •Brandon Valley High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Brandon Valley High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Brandon Valley High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 30.1%).
- •Watertown High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.6).
- •Brandon Valley High School - 01 is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 1,222.
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 Watertown High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Brandon Valley High School - 01 ranks higher (75.7 vs 72.3 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 Watertown High School - 01?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Watertown in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Valley High School - 01: 1,381. Watertown High School - 01: 1,222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Valley High School - 01 and Watertown High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Brandon Valley High School - 01 is 19th of 121 and Watertown High School - 01 is 27th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).