Best Schools in Hill City, SD
Hill City, SD has a total of 11 schools including 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 2,766 students attend Hill City, SD schools. On average, schools in Hill City score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hill City don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Hill City, SD
Hill City, SD has 3 high schools with 792 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hill City score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hill City meet expectations.
1. Custer High School - 01
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Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
2. Hill City High School - 01
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Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students
3. Rapid City High School - 45
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hill City, SD
Hill City, SD has 4 middle schools with 890 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hill City score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hill City meet expectations.
1. Southwest Middle School - 38
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students
2. Hill City Middle School - 04
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Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
3. Custer Jr. High - 05
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Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hill City, SD
Hill City, SD has 4 elementary schools with 1,084 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hill City score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hill City don't meet expectations.
1. Hill City Elementary - 02
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Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students
2. Hermosa Elementary - 04
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Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 222 Students
3. Custer Elementary - 02
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Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 304 Students
4. Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 337 Students
5. Elk Mountain Elementary - 01
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Elk Mountain School District 16-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 9 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hill City, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hill City, SD has a total population of 2,014 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hill City, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hill City, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hill City, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hill City, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hill City, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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