Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 vs Dakota Valley High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 165 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
North Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades K–3
386 students
Dakota Valley High School - 01
North Sioux City · Public high · Grades 9–12
431 students
| Measure | Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 North Sioux City, South Dakota | Dakota Valley High School - 01 North Sioux City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #11 of 226 | #18 of 121 |
| National rank | #3378 of 50,301 | #1937 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 386 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | North Sioux City | North Sioux City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 76.0).
- •Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Dakota Valley High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Dakota Valley High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 15.8%).
- •Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.6).
- •Dakota Valley High School - 01 is the larger school with 431 students compared with 386.
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 Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 better than Dakota Valley High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks higher (83.0 vs 76.0 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 Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 and Dakota Valley High School - 01?
About 165 m in a straight line, between North Sioux City and North Sioux City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02: 386. Dakota Valley High School - 01: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 and Dakota Valley High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 is 11th of 226 and Dakota Valley High School - 01 is 18th of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).