Baltic High School - 01 vs McLaughlin High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 394 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baltic High School - 01
Baltic · Public high · Grades 9–12
151 students
McLaughlin High School - 01
McLaughlin · Public high · Grades 9–12
155 students
| Measure | Baltic High School - 01 Baltic, South Dakota | McLaughlin High School - 01 McLaughlin, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 121 | #120 of 121 |
| National rank | #5054 of 16,910 | #16192 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 151 | 155 |
| Enrollment | 151 | 155 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 10% |
| city | Baltic | McLaughlin |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baltic High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 14.1).
- •Baltic High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 10%).
- •Baltic High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 10%).
- •Baltic High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 100%).
- •McLaughlin High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 15.1).
- •McLaughlin High School - 01 is the larger school with 155 students compared with 151.
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 Baltic High School - 01 better than McLaughlin High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Baltic High School - 01 ranks higher (62.9 vs 14.1 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 Baltic High School - 01 and McLaughlin High School - 01?
About 394 km in a straight line, between Baltic and McLaughlin in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltic High School - 01: 151. McLaughlin High School - 01: 155. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltic High School - 01 and McLaughlin High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Baltic High School - 01 is 64th of 121 and McLaughlin High School - 01 is 120th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).