Central High School - 41 vs Lincoln High School - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 527 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
Lincoln High School - 02
Sioux Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,954 students
| Measure | Central High School - 41 Rapid City, South Dakota | Lincoln High School - 02 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 121 | #86 of 121 |
| National rank | #7745 of 16,910 | #6501 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,998 | 1,954 |
| Enrollment | 1,998 | 1,954 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 41% |
| city | Rapid City | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln High School - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 52.4).
- •Lincoln High School - 02 does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Lincoln High School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Lincoln High School - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 44.8%).
- •Lincoln High School - 02 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 1,954.
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 Lincoln High School - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln High School - 02 ranks higher (57.3 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 Lincoln High School - 02?
About 527 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School - 41: 1,998. Lincoln High School - 02: 1,954. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School - 41 and Lincoln High School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Central High School - 41 is 95th of 121 and Lincoln High School - 02 is 86th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).