Hill City Elementary - 02 vs Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill City Elementary - 02
Hill City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students
Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03
Deadwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
243 students
| Measure | Hill City Elementary - 02 Hill City, South Dakota | Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 Deadwood, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 226 | #142 of 226 |
| National rank | #9308 of 50,301 | #20837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 247 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Hill City | Deadwood |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hill City Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 56.2).
- •Hill City Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Hill City Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 31.6%).
- •Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.7).
- •Hill City Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 247 students compared with 243.
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 Hill City Elementary - 02 better than Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Hill City Elementary - 02 ranks higher (72.9 vs 56.2 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 Hill City Elementary - 02 and Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Hill City and Deadwood in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hill City Elementary - 02: 247. Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hill City Elementary - 02 and Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Hill City Elementary - 02 is 53rd of 226 and Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 is 142nd of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).