Best Rapid City Public High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,970 students in Rapid City, SD.

The top-ranked public high schools in Rapid City, SD are Stevens High School - 42, Central High School - 41 and Rapid City Online High School - 92. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Rapid City, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Rapid City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.

Rapid City, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Stevens High School - 42, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).