Central High School - 41 vs South Canyon Elementary - 15
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 4.4 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
South Canyon Elementary - 15
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
| Measure | Central High School - 41 Rapid City, South Dakota | South Canyon Elementary - 15 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 121 | #84 of 226 |
| National rank | #7745 of 16,910 | #13179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,998 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 1,998 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| city | Rapid City | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Canyon Elementary - 15 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 52.4).
- •South Canyon Elementary - 15 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •South Canyon Elementary - 15 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •South Canyon Elementary - 15 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 44.8%).
- •South Canyon Elementary - 15 does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.1).
- •Central High School - 41 is the larger school with 1,998 students compared with 274.
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 South Canyon Elementary - 15?
On the Success Index (US), South Canyon Elementary - 15 ranks higher (67.4 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 South Canyon Elementary - 15?
About 4.4 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. South Canyon Elementary - 15: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School - 41 and South Canyon Elementary - 15 rank in South Dakota?
Central High School - 41 is 95th of 121 and South Canyon Elementary - 15 is 84th of 226 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).