Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 vs Hot Springs High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 558 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01
Elk Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
212 students
Hot Springs High School - 01
Hot Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
215 students
| Measure | Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 Elk Point, South Dakota | Hot Springs High School - 01 Hot Springs, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 121 | #75 of 121 |
| National rank | #1753 of 16,910 | #5766 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 212 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 212 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Elk Point | Hot Springs |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 60.1).
- •Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 23.3%).
- •Hot Springs High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.1).
- •Hot Springs High School - 01 is the larger school with 215 students compared with 212.
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 Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 better than Hot Springs High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 ranks higher (76.9 vs 60.1 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 Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 and Hot Springs High School - 01?
About 558 km in a straight line, between Elk Point and Hot Springs in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01: 212. Hot Springs High School - 01: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 and Hot Springs High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 is 17th of 121 and Hot Springs High School - 01 is 75th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).