Burke High School - 01 vs Wessington Springs High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 116 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
Wessington Springs High School - 01
Wessington Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
94 students
| Measure | Burke High School - 01 Burke, South Dakota | Wessington Springs High School - 01 Wessington Springs, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 121 | #60 of 121 |
| National rank | #4479 of 16,910 | #4867 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 94 | 94 |
| Enrollment | 94 | 94 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Burke | Wessington Springs |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burke High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 63.7).
- •Burke High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Wessington Springs High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 69.5%).
- •Wessington Springs High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 41.5%).
- •Wessington Springs High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.4).
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 Wessington Springs High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Burke High School - 01 ranks higher (65.2 vs 63.7 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 Wessington Springs High School - 01?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Burke and Wessington Springs in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke High School - 01: 94. Wessington Springs High School - 01: 94. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke High School - 01 and Wessington Springs High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Burke High School - 01 is 50th of 121 and Wessington Springs High School - 01 is 60th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).