Central High School - 41 vs Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 2.3 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
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
| Measure | Central High School - 41 Rapid City, South Dakota | Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 121 | #216 of 226 |
| National rank | #7745 of 16,910 | #46435 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,998 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 1,998 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 20% |
| city | Rapid City | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High School - 41 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 17.3).
- •Central High School - 41 does better on math proficiency (40% vs 20%).
- •Central High School - 41 does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 26%).
- •Central High School - 41 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 100%).
- •Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.1).
- •Central High School - 41 is the larger school with 1,998 students compared with 368.
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 Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08?
On the Success Index (US), Central High School - 41 ranks higher (52.4 vs 17.3 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 Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08?
About 2.3 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. Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School - 41 and Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 rank in South Dakota?
Central High School - 41 is 95th of 121 and Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is 216th of 226 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).