Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02 vs Tri-Valley High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 331 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
154 students
Tri-Valley High School - 01
Colton · Public high · Grades 9–12
297 students
| Measure | Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02 Colton, South Dakota | Tri-Valley High School - 01 Colton, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #115 of 226 | #43 of 121 |
| National rank | #17898 of 50,301 | #3919 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 154 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.2% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 44.5% |
| city | Colton | Colton |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tri-Valley High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 60.5).
- •Tri-Valley High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 41%).
- •Tri-Valley High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 52%).
- •Tri-Valley High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 16.2%).
- •Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02 does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.6).
- •Tri-Valley High School - 01 is the larger school with 297 students compared with 154.
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 Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02 better than Tri-Valley High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Tri-Valley High School - 01 ranks higher (67.6 vs 60.5 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 Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02 and Tri-Valley High School - 01?
About 331 m in a straight line, between Colton and Colton in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02: 154. Tri-Valley High School - 01: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02 and Tri-Valley High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02 is 115th of 226 and Tri-Valley High School - 01 is 43rd of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).