Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 vs Plankinton High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 127 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01
Irene · Public high · Grades 9–12
86 students
Plankinton High School - 01
Plankinton · Public high · Grades 9–12
86 students
| Measure | Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 Irene, South Dakota | Plankinton High School - 01 Plankinton, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 121 | #113 of 121 |
| National rank | #3401 of 16,910 | #11033 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 86 | 86 |
| Enrollment | 86 | 86 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Irene | Plankinton |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 39.7).
- •Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 29.1%).
- •Plankinton High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.3).
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 Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 better than Plankinton High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 ranks higher (69.6 vs 39.7 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 Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 and Plankinton High School - 01?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Irene and Plankinton in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01: 86. Plankinton High School - 01: 86. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 and Plankinton High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 is 36th of 121 and Plankinton High School - 01 is 113th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).