For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 154 students in Hill City, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Hill City, SD is Hill City High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hill City, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Hill City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Hill City, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hill City High School - 01, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Hill City, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hill City High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
488 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3000
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hill City, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hill City, SD include Hill City High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Hill City?
1 public high schools are located in Hill City.
What is the racial composition of students in Hill City?
Hill City public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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