Gayville-Volin High School - 01 vs Howard High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gayville-Volin High School - 01
Gayville · Public high · Grades 9–12
95 students
Howard High School - 01
Howard · Public high · Grades 9–12
96 students
| Measure | Gayville-Volin High School - 01 Gayville, South Dakota | Howard High School - 01 Howard, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #107 of 121 | #8 of 121 |
| National rank | #9660 of 16,910 | #1163 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 95 | 96 |
| Enrollment | 95 | 96 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 49.5% |
| city | Gayville | Howard |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 45.1).
- •Howard High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 10%).
- •Howard High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 49.5%).
- •Howard High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 18.9%).
- •Howard High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.8).
- •Howard High School - 01 is the larger school with 96 students compared with 95.
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 Gayville-Volin High School - 01 better than Howard High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Howard High School - 01 ranks higher (80.7 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 Gayville-Volin High School - 01 and Howard High School - 01?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Gayville and Howard in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gayville-Volin High School - 01: 95. Howard High School - 01: 96. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gayville-Volin High School - 01 and Howard High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Gayville-Volin High School - 01 is 107th of 121 and Howard High School - 01 is 8th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).