Brookings High School - 01 vs Hillcrest Elementary - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookings High School - 01
Brookings · Public high · Grades 9–12
979 students
Hillcrest Elementary - 04
Brookings · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
316 students
| Measure | Brookings High School - 01 Brookings, South Dakota | Hillcrest Elementary - 04 Brookings, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #44 of 121 | #57 of 226 |
| National rank | #3952 of 16,910 | #9784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 979 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Brookings | Brookings |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 67.4).
- •Hillcrest Elementary - 04 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Brookings High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Brookings High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 26.3%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.9).
- •Brookings High School - 01 is the larger school with 979 students compared with 316.
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 Brookings High School - 01 better than Hillcrest Elementary - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary - 04 ranks higher (72.2 vs 67.4 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 Brookings High School - 01 and Hillcrest Elementary - 04?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Brookings and Brookings in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookings High School - 01: 979. Hillcrest Elementary - 04: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookings High School - 01 and Hillcrest Elementary - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Brookings High School - 01 is 44th of 121 and Hillcrest Elementary - 04 is 57th of 226 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).