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For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 508 students in Hill City, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Hill City, SD are Hill City High School - 01, Hill City Middle School - 04 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 39% (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 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Hill City, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hill City High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
488 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hill City Middle School - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3025
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Hill City Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3015
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

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 High School - 01, Hill City Middle School - 04 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).

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