Hot Springs High School - 01 vs Sioux Valley High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 535 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
Sioux Valley High School - 01
Volga · Public high · Grades 9–12
214 students
| Measure | Hot Springs High School - 01 Hot Springs, South Dakota | Sioux Valley High School - 01 Volga, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #75 of 121 | #33 of 121 |
| National rank | #5766 of 16,910 | #3221 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 215 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 11.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Hot Springs | Volga |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sioux Valley High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 60.1).
- •Sioux Valley High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Sioux Valley High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Sioux Valley High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 23.3%).
- •Hot Springs High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.8).
- •Hot Springs High School - 01 is the larger school with 215 students compared with 214.
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 Sioux Valley High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Sioux Valley High School - 01 ranks higher (70.4 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 High School - 01 and Sioux Valley High School - 01?
About 535 km in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Volga in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hot Springs High School - 01: 215. Sioux Valley High School - 01: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hot Springs High School - 01 and Sioux Valley High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Hot Springs High School - 01 is 75th of 121 and Sioux Valley High School - 01 is 33rd of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).