Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 vs Garretson Middle School - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
Brandon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
759 students
Garretson Middle School - 03
Garretson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
105 students
| Measure | Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 Brandon, South Dakota | Garretson Middle School - 03 Garretson, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #12 of 102 | #27 of 102 |
| National rank | #2005 of 15,369 | #2908 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 759 | 105 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| city | Brandon | Garretson |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 72.1).
- •Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 19%).
- •Garretson Middle School - 03 does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.7).
- •Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 is the larger school with 759 students compared with 105.
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 Middle School - 02 better than Garretson Middle School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 ranks higher (76.9 vs 72.1 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 Middle School - 02 and Garretson Middle School - 03?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Garretson in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02: 759. Garretson Middle School - 03: 105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 and Garretson Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 is 12th of 102 and Garretson Middle School - 03 is 27th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).