Best Schools in Hill City, SD
Hill City, SD has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,876 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Hill City greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hill City, SD
The top high schools in Hill City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hill City High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students
2. Custer High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
3. Stevens High School - 42
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
4. Elk Mountain High School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Mountain School District 16-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hill City, SD
The top middle schools in Hill City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer Jr. High - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
2. Southwest Middle School - 38
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students
3. Hill City Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hill City, SD
The top elementary schools in Hill City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 304 Students
2. Hill City Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students
3. Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 337 Students
4. Elk Mountain Elementary - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Hill City, SD
How many schools are in Hill City, SD?
Hill City, SD has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,876 students in total.
How do schools in Hill City perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Hill City score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Hill City greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hill City?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Hill City
3 of 3 schools in Hill City carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Hill City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.