Top Rankings
Hill City School District 51-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 502 students in Hill City School District 51-2. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Hill City School District 51-2 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 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
502 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hill City School District 51-2, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.50
# American Indian Students
9 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
14%
# Asian Students
7 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
381 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
76%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
38
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
46
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
37
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
47
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,793 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,584 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,793
$13,144
Spending / Student
$12,584
$12,645
Best Hill City School District 51-2 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hill City High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
488 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3000
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Hill City Middle School - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3025
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3025
Grades: 6-8
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
Hill City Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3015
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3015
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hill City School District 51-2?
Hill City School District 51-2 manages 3 public schools serving 502 students.
What is the rank of Hill City School District 51-2?
Hill City School District 51-2 is ranked #64 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hill City School District 51-2?
76% of Hill City School District 51-2 students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hill City School District 51-2?
Hill City School District 51-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Hill City School District 51-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,584 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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