De Smet High School - 01 vs Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 194 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
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
De Smet · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
176 students
| Measure | De Smet High School - 01 De Smet, South Dakota | Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 De Smet, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 121 | #60 of 226 |
| National rank | #2988 of 16,910 | #9938 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 95 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 95 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 62% |
| city | De Smet | De Smet |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.2 vs 72.0).
- •Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49.5%).
- •De Smet High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 62%).
- •De Smet High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 29%).
- •De Smet High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.7).
- •Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 176 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is De Smet High School - 01 better than Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are De Smet High School - 01 and Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02?
About 194 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. Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Smet High School - 01 and Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
De Smet High School - 01 is 30th of 121 and Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is 60th of 226 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).