Tea Area High School - 03 vs Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 500 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tea Area High School - 03
Tea · Public high · Grades 9–12
717 students
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
Tea · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
| Measure | Tea Area High School - 03 Tea, South Dakota | Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 Tea, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 121 | #25 of 226 |
| National rank | #5594 of 16,910 | #5577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 717 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.3% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 71% |
| city | Tea | Tea |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 60.9).
- •Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 does better on math proficiency (71% vs 42%).
- •Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 16.3%).
- •Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.9).
- •Tea Area High School - 03 is the larger school with 717 students compared with 538.
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 Tea Area High School - 03 better than Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 ranks higher (79.0 vs 60.9 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 Tea Area High School - 03 and Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01?
About 500 m in a straight line, between Tea and Tea in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tea Area High School - 03: 717. Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tea Area High School - 03 and Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Tea Area High School - 03 is 71st of 121 and Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 is 25th of 226 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).