Creekside Elementary - 07 vs Spearfish High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 815 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Elementary - 07
Spearfish · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
553 students
Spearfish High School - 01
Spearfish · Public high · Grades 9–12
787 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary - 07 Spearfish, South Dakota | Spearfish High School - 01 Spearfish, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 226 | #63 of 121 |
| National rank | #12995 of 50,301 | #4990 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 553 | 787 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 787 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Spearfish | Spearfish |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creekside Elementary - 07 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 63.2).
- •Creekside Elementary - 07 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Spearfish High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Spearfish High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 23%).
- •Creekside Elementary - 07 does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.1).
- •Spearfish High School - 01 is the larger school with 787 students compared with 553.
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 Creekside Elementary - 07 better than Spearfish High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Creekside Elementary - 07 ranks higher (67.6 vs 63.2 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 Creekside Elementary - 07 and Spearfish High School - 01?
About 815 m in a straight line, between Spearfish and Spearfish in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary - 07: 553. Spearfish High School - 01: 787. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary - 07 and Spearfish High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Creekside Elementary - 07 is 82nd of 226 and Spearfish High School - 01 is 63rd of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).