Howard High School - 01 vs Wolsey Wessington High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard High School - 01
Howard · Public high · Grades 9–12
96 students
Wolsey Wessington High School - 01
Wolsey · Public high · Grades 9–12
96 students
| Measure | Howard High School - 01 Howard, South Dakota | Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 Wolsey, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 121 | #103 of 121 |
| National rank | #1163 of 16,910 | #8899 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 96 | 96 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 96 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 30% |
| city | Howard | Wolsey |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 48.1).
- •Howard High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 30%).
- •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 40.6%).
- •Howard High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.0).
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 Howard High School - 01 better than Wolsey Wessington High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Howard High School - 01 ranks higher (80.7 vs 48.1 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 Howard High School - 01 and Wolsey Wessington High School - 01?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Howard and Wolsey in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard High School - 01: 96. Wolsey Wessington High School - 01: 96. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard High School - 01 and Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Howard High School - 01 is 8th of 121 and Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 is 103rd of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).