De Smet High School - 01 vs Gayville-Volin High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 169 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Smet High School - 01
De Smet · Public high · Grades 9–12
95 students
Gayville-Volin High School - 01
Gayville · Public high · Grades 9–12
95 students
| Measure | De Smet High School - 01 De Smet, South Dakota | Gayville-Volin High School - 01 Gayville, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 121 | #107 of 121 |
| National rank | #2988 of 16,910 | #9660 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 95 | 95 |
| Enrollment | 95 | 95 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 10% |
| city | De Smet | Gayville |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •De Smet High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 45.1).
- •De Smet High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 10%).
- •De Smet High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 49.5%).
- •Gayville-Volin High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 27.4%).
- •De Smet High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.8).
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 De Smet High School - 01 better than Gayville-Volin High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), De Smet High School - 01 ranks higher (71.2 vs 45.1 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 De Smet High School - 01 and Gayville-Volin High School - 01?
About 169 km in a straight line, between De Smet and Gayville in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Smet High School - 01: 95. Gayville-Volin High School - 01: 95. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Smet High School - 01 and Gayville-Volin High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
De Smet High School - 01 is 30th of 121 and Gayville-Volin High School - 01 is 107th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).