Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 vs Washington High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 8.9 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
Washington High School - 01
Sioux Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,819 students
| Measure | Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 Brandon, South Dakota | Washington High School - 01 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 102 | #88 of 121 |
| National rank | #2005 of 15,369 | #6851 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 759 | 1,819 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 1,819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 43% |
| city | Brandon | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 55.8).
- •Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 does better on math proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 53.4%).
- •Washington High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.7).
- •Washington High School - 01 is the larger school with 1,819 students compared with 759.
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 Washington High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 ranks higher (76.9 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 Valley Middle School - 02 and Washington High School - 01?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02: 759. Washington High School - 01: 1,819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 and Washington High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 is 12th of 102 and Washington High School - 01 is 88th of 121 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).