Central High School - 41 vs Grandview Elementary - 06
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 4.0 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
Grandview Elementary - 06
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
| Measure | Central High School - 41 Rapid City, South Dakota | Grandview Elementary - 06 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 121 | #147 of 226 |
| National rank | #7745 of 16,910 | #22142 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,998 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 1,998 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 48% |
| city | Rapid City | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grandview Elementary - 06 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 52.4).
- •Grandview Elementary - 06 does better on math proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •Central High School - 41 does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Grandview Elementary - 06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 44.8%).
- •Grandview Elementary - 06 does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.1).
- •Central High School - 41 is the larger school with 1,998 students compared with 431.
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 Grandview Elementary - 06?
On the Success Index (US), Grandview Elementary - 06 ranks higher (54.3 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 Grandview Elementary - 06?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School - 41: 1,998. Grandview Elementary - 06: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School - 41 and Grandview Elementary - 06 rank in South Dakota?
Central High School - 41 is 95th of 121 and Grandview Elementary - 06 is 147th of 226 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).