Hot Springs Elementary - 02 vs Hot Springs High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 336 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
Hot Springs High School - 01
Hot Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
215 students
| Measure | Hot Springs Elementary - 02 Hot Springs, South Dakota | Hot Springs High School - 01 Hot Springs, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 226 | #75 of 121 |
| National rank | #17135 of 50,301 | #5766 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 306 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 34.5% |
| city | Hot Springs | Hot Springs |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hot Springs Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 60.1).
- •Hot Springs Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Hot Springs High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Hot Springs High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 35.6%).
- •Hot Springs High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.8).
- •Hot Springs Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 306 students compared with 215.
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 Hot Springs Elementary - 02 better than Hot Springs High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Hot Springs Elementary - 02 ranks higher (61.5 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 Hot Springs Elementary - 02 and Hot Springs High School - 01?
About 336 m in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Hot Springs in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hot Springs Elementary - 02: 306. Hot Springs High School - 01: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hot Springs Elementary - 02 and Hot Springs High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Hot Springs Elementary - 02 is 108th of 226 and Hot Springs High School - 01 is 75th of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).