For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 115 students in Hill City, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hill City, SD is Hill City Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hill City, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hill City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hill City, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hill City Middle School - 04
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hill City, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hill City, SD include Hill City Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Hill City?
1 public middle schools are located in Hill City.
What is the racial composition of students in Hill City?
Hill City public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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