| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill City School District 51-2 | Hill City | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 493 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wall School District 51-5 | Scenic | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 283 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
| Douglas School District 51-1 | Ellsworth Afb | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 2,750 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| New Underwood School District 51-3 | Caputa | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 291 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Rapid City School District 51-4 | Rapid City | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 12,747 | 27 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Pennington County compares
Together they enroll 16,564 students across 42 schools. The largest is Rapid City School District 51-4 with 12,747 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, below the South Dakota average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Pennington County, South Dakota
Pennington County has 5 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Pennington County is Hill City School District 51-2 (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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