De Smet High School - 01 vs Howard High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 41 km 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
Howard High School - 01
Howard · Public high · Grades 9–12
96 students
| Measure | De Smet High School - 01 De Smet, South Dakota | Howard High School - 01 Howard, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #30 of 121 | #8 of 121 |
| National rank | #2988 of 16,910 | #1163 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 95 | 96 |
| Enrollment | 95 | 96 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 49.5% |
| city | De Smet | Howard |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 71.2).
- •Howard High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 69.5%).
- •Howard High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 27.4%).
- •De Smet High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 10.7).
- •Howard High School - 01 is the larger school with 96 students compared with 95.
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 Howard High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Howard High School - 01 ranks higher (80.7 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 Howard High School - 01?
About 41 km in a straight line, between De Smet and Howard in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Smet High School - 01: 95. Howard High School - 01: 96. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Smet High School - 01 and Howard High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
De Smet High School - 01 is 30th of 121 and Howard High School - 01 is 8th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).