Watertown High School - 01 vs Waverly-South Shore High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Watertown High School - 01
Watertown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,222 students
Waverly-South Shore High School - 01
Waverly · Public high · Grades 9–12
86 students
| Measure | Watertown High School - 01 Watertown, South Dakota | Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 Waverly, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 121 | #106 of 121 |
| National rank | #2749 of 16,910 | #9518 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,222 | 86 |
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 86 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 30% |
| city | Watertown | Waverly |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watertown High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 45.8).
- •Watertown High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (56% vs 30%).
- •Watertown High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 30%).
- •Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 30.1%).
- •Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.0).
- •Watertown High School - 01 is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 86.
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 Watertown High School - 01 better than Waverly-South Shore High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Watertown High School - 01 ranks higher (72.3 vs 45.8 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 Watertown High School - 01 and Waverly-South Shore High School - 01?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Watertown and Waverly in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Watertown High School - 01: 1,222. Waverly-South Shore High School - 01: 86. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Watertown High School - 01 and Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Watertown High School - 01 is 27th of 121 and Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 is 106th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).