Castlewood High School - 01 vs Parkston High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 166 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlewood High School - 01
Castlewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
112 students
Parkston High School - 01
Parkston · Public high · Grades 9–12
112 students
| Measure | Castlewood High School - 01 Castlewood, South Dakota | Parkston High School - 01 Parkston, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #68 of 121 | #42 of 121 |
| National rank | #5212 of 16,910 | #3878 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 112 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 112 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.3% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 34.5% |
| city | Castlewood | Parkston |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkston High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 62.2).
- •Parkston High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 30%).
- •Parkston High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 69.5%).
- •Castlewood High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 24.1%).
- •Parkston High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 18.7).
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 Castlewood High School - 01 better than Parkston High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Parkston High School - 01 ranks higher (67.8 vs 62.2 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 Castlewood High School - 01 and Parkston High School - 01?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Castlewood and Parkston in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castlewood High School - 01: 112. Parkston High School - 01: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castlewood High School - 01 and Parkston High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Castlewood High School - 01 is 68th of 121 and Parkston High School - 01 is 42nd of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).