Central High School - 41 vs Douglas High School - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School - 41
Rapid City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,998 students
Douglas High School - 03
Box Elder · Public high · Grades 9–12
739 students
| Measure | Central High School - 41 Rapid City, South Dakota | Douglas High School - 03 Box Elder, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #95 of 121 | #41 of 121 |
| National rank | #7745 of 16,910 | #3865 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,998 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 1,998 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| city | Rapid City | Box Elder |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas High School - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 52.4).
- •Douglas High School - 03 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Douglas High School - 03 does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Douglas High School - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 44.8%).
- •Central High School - 41 does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.2).
- •Central High School - 41 is the larger school with 1,998 students compared with 739.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central High School - 41 better than Douglas High School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas High School - 03 ranks higher (67.8 vs 52.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central High School - 41 and Douglas High School - 03?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Box Elder in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School - 41: 1,998. Douglas High School - 03: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School - 41 and Douglas High School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Central High School - 41 is 95th of 121 and Douglas High School - 03 is 41st of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).