Dakota Valley High School - 01 vs Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Valley High School - 01
North Sioux City · Public high · Grades 9–12
431 students
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
North Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
179 students
| Measure | Dakota Valley High School - 01 North Sioux City, South Dakota | Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 North Sioux City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 121 | #116 of 226 |
| National rank | #1937 of 16,910 | #18100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 431 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 16.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| city | North Sioux City | North Sioux City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Valley High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 60.1).
- •Dakota Valley High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Dakota Valley High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 50%).
- •Dakota Valley High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 16.2%).
- •Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.6).
- •Dakota Valley High School - 01 is the larger school with 431 students compared with 179.
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 High School - 01 better than Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Valley High School - 01 ranks higher (76.0 vs 60.1 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 High School - 01 and Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04?
About 0 m in a straight line, between North Sioux City and North Sioux City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Valley High School - 01: 431. Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Valley High School - 01 and Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Dakota Valley High School - 01 is 18th of 121 and Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 is 116th of 226 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).