Burke High School - 01 vs De Smet High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 193 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burke High School - 01
Burke · Public high · Grades 9–12
94 students
De Smet High School - 01
De Smet · Public high · Grades 9–12
95 students
| Measure | Burke High School - 01 Burke, South Dakota | De Smet High School - 01 De Smet, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 121 | #30 of 121 |
| National rank | #4479 of 16,910 | #2988 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 94 | 95 |
| Enrollment | 94 | 95 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 49.5% |
| city | Burke | De Smet |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •De Smet High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 65.2).
- •De Smet High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 41.5%).
- •De Smet High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.4).
- •De Smet High School - 01 is the larger school with 95 students compared with 94.
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 Burke High School - 01 better than De Smet High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), De Smet High School - 01 ranks higher (71.2 vs 65.2 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 Burke High School - 01 and De Smet High School - 01?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Burke and De Smet in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke High School - 01: 94. De Smet High School - 01: 95. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke High School - 01 and De Smet High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Burke High School - 01 is 50th of 121 and De Smet High School - 01 is 30th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).