Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 vs Hanson 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.
Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01
Emery · Public high · Grades 9–12
100 students
Hanson High School - 01
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
122 students
| Measure | Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 Emery, South Dakota | Hanson High School - 01 Alexandria, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 121 | #54 of 121 |
| National rank | #8039 of 16,910 | #4622 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 100 | 122 |
| Enrollment | 100 | 122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 30% |
| city | Emery | Alexandria |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanson High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 51.3).
- •Hanson High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 49.5%).
- •Hanson High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 34%).
- •Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.6).
- •Hanson High School - 01 is the larger school with 122 students compared with 100.
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 Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 better than Hanson High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Hanson High School - 01 ranks higher (64.6 vs 51.3 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 Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 and Hanson High School - 01?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Emery and Alexandria in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01: 100. Hanson High School - 01: 122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 and Hanson High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 is 97th of 121 and Hanson High School - 01 is 54th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).