De Smet High School - 01 vs De Smet Middle School - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Smet High School - 01
De Smet · Public high · Grades 9–12
95 students
De Smet Middle School - 03
De Smet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
91 students
| Measure | De Smet High School - 01 De Smet, South Dakota | De Smet Middle School - 03 De Smet, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 121 | #26 of 102 |
| National rank | #2988 of 16,910 | #2888 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 95 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 95 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 54.5% |
| city | De Smet | De Smet |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •De Smet Middle School - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 71.2).
- •De Smet Middle School - 03 does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 49.5%).
- •De Smet High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 64.5%).
- •De Smet Middle School - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 27.4%).
- •De Smet High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 18.2).
- •De Smet High School - 01 is the larger school with 95 students compared with 91.
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 De Smet High School - 01 better than De Smet Middle School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), De Smet Middle School - 03 ranks higher (72.2 vs 71.2 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 De Smet High School - 01 and De Smet Middle School - 03?
About 0 m in a straight line, between De Smet and De Smet in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Smet High School - 01: 95. De Smet Middle School - 03: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Smet High School - 01 and De Smet Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
De Smet High School - 01 is 30th of 121 and De Smet Middle School - 03 is 26th of 102 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).