Hot Springs School District 23-2

1747 Lincoln Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 739 students in Hot Springs School District 23-2. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 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 27% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
739 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hot Springs School District 23-2, which is ranked within the top 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.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#81 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
38%
42%
54%
51%
35-39%
42%
77%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.53
% American Indian
7%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
73%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,683 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,434 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,683
$13,146
Spending / Student
$10,434
$12,647

Best Hot Springs School District 23-2 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hot Springs Middle School - 06
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
146 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4092
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs High School - 01
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4147
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
240 N 19th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

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 739 students.
What is the rank of Hot Springs School District 23-2?
Hot Springs School District 23-2 is ranked #73 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 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?
73% of Hot Springs School District 23-2 students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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 $10,434 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 77% (Top 20% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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