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Hot Springs School District 23-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 710 students in Hot Springs School District 23-2. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Hot Springs School District 23-2 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
710 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hot Springs School District 23-2, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#81 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
77%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.53
% American Indian
8%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
71%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,201 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,861 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,201
$13,047
Spending / Student
$10,861
$12,552
Best Hot Springs School District 23-2 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hot Springs Middle School - 06
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
146 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4092
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4092
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs High School - 01
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4147
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4147
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 N 19th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hot Springs School District 23-2?
Hot Springs School District 23-2 manages 3 public schools serving 710 students.
What is the rank of Hot Springs School District 23-2?
Hot Springs School District 23-2 is ranked #74 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs School District 23-2?
71% of Hot Springs School District 23-2 students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hot Springs School District 23-2?
Hot Springs School District 23-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Hot Springs School District 23-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,861 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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