Garretson High School - 01 vs Parker High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garretson High School - 01
Garretson · Public high · Grades 9–12
142 students
Parker High School - 01
Parker · Public high · Grades 9–12
141 students
| Measure | Garretson High School - 01 Garretson, South Dakota | Parker High School - 01 Parker, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #98 of 121 | #24 of 121 |
| National rank | #8130 of 16,910 | #2654 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 142 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 142 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.8% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Garretson | Parker |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parker High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 51.0).
- •Parker High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Parker High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Garretson High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 15.6%).
- •Garretson High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •Garretson High School - 01 is the larger school with 142 students compared with 141.
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 Garretson High School - 01 better than Parker High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Parker High School - 01 ranks higher (72.7 vs 51.0 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 Garretson High School - 01 and Parker High School - 01?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Garretson and Parker in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garretson High School - 01: 142. Parker High School - 01: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garretson High School - 01 and Parker High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Garretson High School - 01 is 98th of 121 and Parker High School - 01 is 24th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).