Douglas High School - 03 vs Spearfish High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 76 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas High School - 03
Box Elder · Public high · Grades 9–12
739 students
Spearfish High School - 01
Spearfish · Public high · Grades 9–12
787 students
| Measure | Douglas High School - 03 Box Elder, South Dakota | Spearfish High School - 01 Spearfish, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 121 | #63 of 121 |
| National rank | #3865 of 16,910 | #4990 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 739 | 787 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 787 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Box Elder | Spearfish |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas High School - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 63.2).
- •Douglas High School - 03 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Douglas High School - 03 does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Spearfish High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 30.7%).
- •Spearfish High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.2).
- •Spearfish High School - 01 is the larger school with 787 students compared with 739.
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 Douglas High School - 03 better than Spearfish High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas High School - 03 ranks higher (67.8 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 Douglas High School - 03 and Spearfish High School - 01?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Box Elder and Spearfish in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas High School - 03: 739. Spearfish High School - 01: 787. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas High School - 03 and Spearfish High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Douglas High School - 03 is 41st of 121 and Spearfish High School - 01 is 63rd of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).