Mitchell High School - 01 vs T F Riggs High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 199 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mitchell High School - 01
Mitchell · Public high · Grades 9–12
879 students
T F Riggs High School - 01
Pierre · Public high · Grades 9–12
855 students
| Measure | Mitchell High School - 01 Mitchell, South Dakota | T F Riggs High School - 01 Pierre, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 121 | #51 of 121 |
| National rank | #4732 of 16,910 | #4497 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 879 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 879 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 22.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Mitchell | Pierre |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •T F Riggs High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 64.2).
- •Mitchell High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •T F Riggs High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 35.9%).
- •Mitchell High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.8).
- •Mitchell High School - 01 is the larger school with 879 students compared with 855.
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 Mitchell High School - 01 better than T F Riggs High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), T F Riggs High School - 01 ranks higher (65.2 vs 64.2 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 Mitchell High School - 01 and T F Riggs High School - 01?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Mitchell and Pierre in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mitchell High School - 01: 879. T F Riggs High School - 01: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mitchell High School - 01 and T F Riggs High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Mitchell High School - 01 is 55th of 121 and T F Riggs High School - 01 is 51st of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).