Hot Springs High School - 01 vs Lead-Deadwood High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 105 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hot Springs High School - 01
Hot Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
215 students
Lead-Deadwood High School - 01
Lead · Public high · Grades 9–12
211 students
| Measure | Hot Springs High School - 01 Hot Springs, South Dakota | Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 Lead, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 121 | #104 of 121 |
| National rank | #5766 of 16,910 | #8981 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 215 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 15% |
| city | Hot Springs | Lead |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hot Springs High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 47.8).
- •Hot Springs High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 15%).
- •Hot Springs High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 23.3%).
- •Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.9).
- •Hot Springs High School - 01 is the larger school with 215 students compared with 211.
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 High School - 01 better than Lead-Deadwood High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Hot Springs High School - 01 ranks higher (60.1 vs 47.8 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 High School - 01 and Lead-Deadwood High School - 01?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Lead in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hot Springs High School - 01: 215. Lead-Deadwood High School - 01: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hot Springs High School - 01 and Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Hot Springs High School - 01 is 75th of 121 and Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 is 104th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).