Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 vs Vermillion Middle School - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
North Sioux City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
Vermillion Middle School - 02
Vermillion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
343 students
| Measure | Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 North Sioux City, South Dakota | Vermillion Middle School - 02 Vermillion, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 102 | #9 of 102 |
| National rank | #3315 of 15,369 | #1759 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 345 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| city | North Sioux City | Vermillion |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vermillion Middle School - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 70.1).
- •Vermillion Middle School - 02 does better on math proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Vermillion Middle School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 60%).
- •Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 30%).
- •Vermillion Middle School - 02 does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.3).
- •Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 is the larger school with 345 students compared with 343.
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 Middle School - 03 better than Vermillion Middle School - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Vermillion Middle School - 02 ranks higher (78.4 vs 70.1 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 Middle School - 03 and Vermillion Middle School - 02?
About 43 km in a straight line, between North Sioux City and Vermillion in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03: 345. Vermillion Middle School - 02: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 and Vermillion Middle School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 is 30th of 102 and Vermillion Middle School - 02 is 9th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).