For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 493 students in Hill City, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Hill City, SD are Hill City Middle School - 04, Hill City High School - 01 and Hill City Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hill City, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hill City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Hill City, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hill City Middle School - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3025
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3025
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Hill City High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
488 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3000
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Hill City Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3015
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3015
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hill City, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Hill City, SD include Hill City Middle School - 04, Hill City High School - 01 and Hill City Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Hill City?
3 public schools are located in Hill City.
What is the racial composition of students in Hill City?
Hill City public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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