Best High Schools in Rapid City, SD

Rapid City, SD has 10 high schools with 6,279 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 Rapid City score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rapid City exceed expectations.

1. Stevens High School - 42

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students

2. Douglas High School - 03

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students

3. Central High School - 41

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1768 Students

4. Custer High School - 01

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students

5. Hill City High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students

6. Sturgis Brown High School - 01

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students

7. Rapid City High School - 45

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students

8. Rapid City Online High School - 92

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 53 Students

9. Lincoln Building - 44

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 12 • 32 Students

Best Middle Schools in Rapid City, SD

Rapid City, SD has 10 middle schools with 4,267 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 Rapid City score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rapid City meet expectations.

1. Newcastle Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students

2. Southwest Middle School - 38

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students

3. Hill City Middle School - 04

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students

4. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students

5. Custer Jr. High - 05

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students

6. East Middle School - 30

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

7. West Middle School - 37

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students

8. South Middle School - 36

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 553 Students

9. North Middle School - 35

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Rapid City, SD

Rapid City, SD has 28 elementary schools with 8,322 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 Rapid City score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rapid City underperform expectations.

1. Hill City Elementary - 02

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students

2. Corral Drive Elementary - 21

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 461 Students

3. Pinedale Elementary - 11

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students

4. Vandenberg Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 441 Students

5. Grandview Elementary - 06

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students

6. Meadowbrook Elementary - 10

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students

7. Hermosa Elementary - 04

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 222 Students

8. Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 337 Students

9. Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students

10. South Canyon Elementary - 15

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 266 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Rapid City, SD

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Rapid City, SD has a total population of 83,404 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Rapid City, SD

18,910

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rapid City, SD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

19.83 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.88 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.95 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rapid City, SD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rapid City, SD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,666 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Rapid City, SD Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
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