Hot Springs Elementary - 02 vs Hot Springs Middle School - 06
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 286 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 Middle School - 06
Hot Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
189 students
| Measure | Hot Springs Elementary - 02 Hot Springs, South Dakota | Hot Springs Middle School - 06 Hot Springs, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 226 | #55 of 102 |
| National rank | #17135 of 50,301 | #4841 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 306 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Hot Springs | Hot Springs |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hot Springs Middle School - 06 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 61.5).
- •Hot Springs Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Hot Springs Middle School - 06 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Hot Springs Middle School - 06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 35.6%).
- •Hot Springs Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.5).
- •Hot Springs Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 306 students compared with 189.
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 Middle School - 06?
On the Success Index (US), Hot Springs Middle School - 06 ranks higher (62.9 vs 61.5 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 Middle School - 06?
About 286 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 Middle School - 06: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hot Springs Elementary - 02 and Hot Springs Middle School - 06 rank in South Dakota?
Hot Springs Elementary - 02 is 108th of 226 and Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is 55th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).