Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 vs Hamlin Elementary - 09
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 82 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
Huron · Public elementary · Grades K–1
467 students
Hamlin Elementary - 09
Hayti · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
| Measure | Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 Huron, South Dakota | Hamlin Elementary - 09 Hayti, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 226 | #117 of 226 |
| National rank | #34935 of 50,301 | #18111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 467 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Huron | Hayti |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamlin Elementary - 09 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 35.5).
- •Hamlin Elementary - 09 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 70%).
- •Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 16.9).
- •Hamlin Elementary - 09 is the larger school with 472 students compared with 467.
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 Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 better than Hamlin Elementary - 09?
On the Success Index (US), Hamlin Elementary - 09 ranks higher (60.1 vs 35.5 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 Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 and Hamlin Elementary - 09?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Huron and Hayti in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18: 467. Hamlin Elementary - 09: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 and Hamlin Elementary - 09 rank in South Dakota?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is 193rd of 226 and Hamlin Elementary - 09 is 117th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).