Canton Middle School - 04 vs Hot Springs Middle School - 06
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 557 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton Middle School - 04
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
194 students
Hot Springs Middle School - 06
Hot Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
189 students
| Measure | Canton Middle School - 04 Canton, South Dakota | Hot Springs Middle School - 06 Hot Springs, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 102 | #55 of 102 |
| National rank | #2784 of 15,369 | #4841 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 194 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 42% |
| city | Canton | Hot Springs |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton Middle School - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 62.9).
- •Canton Middle School - 04 does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Canton Middle School - 04 does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Canton Middle School - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 32.8%).
- •Hot Springs Middle School - 06 does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •Canton Middle School - 04 is the larger school with 194 students compared with 189.
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 Canton Middle School - 04 better than Hot Springs Middle School - 06?
On the Success Index (US), Canton Middle School - 04 ranks higher (72.7 vs 62.9 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 Canton Middle School - 04 and Hot Springs Middle School - 06?
About 557 km in a straight line, between Canton and Hot Springs in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton Middle School - 04: 194. Hot Springs Middle School - 06: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton Middle School - 04 and Hot Springs Middle School - 06 rank in South Dakota?
Canton Middle School - 04 is 22nd of 102 and Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is 55th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).