Dell Rapids High School - 01 vs Tri-Valley High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dell Rapids High School - 01
Dell Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
315 students
Tri-Valley High School - 01
Colton · Public high · Grades 9–12
297 students
| Measure | Dell Rapids High School - 01 Dell Rapids, South Dakota | Tri-Valley High School - 01 Colton, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #80 of 121 | #43 of 121 |
| National rank | #6002 of 16,910 | #3919 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 315 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 44.5% |
| city | Dell Rapids | Colton |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tri-Valley High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 59.2).
- •Tri-Valley High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 32%).
- •Tri-Valley High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 62%).
- •Tri-Valley High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 16.5%).
- •Tri-Valley High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.6).
- •Dell Rapids High School - 01 is the larger school with 315 students compared with 297.
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 Dell Rapids High School - 01 better than Tri-Valley High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Tri-Valley High School - 01 ranks higher (67.6 vs 59.2 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 Dell Rapids High School - 01 and Tri-Valley High School - 01?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Dell Rapids and Colton in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dell Rapids High School - 01: 315. Tri-Valley High School - 01: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dell Rapids High School - 01 and Tri-Valley High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Dell Rapids High School - 01 is 80th of 121 and Tri-Valley High School - 01 is 43rd of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).