Districts in Pennington County6 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill City School District 51-2 | Hill City | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 2 |
| Wall School District 51-5 | Scenic | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 2 |
| Douglas School District 51-1 | Ellsworth Afb | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 2 |
| Rapid City Area Schools | Rapid City | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 1 |
| Rapid City School District 51-4 | Rapid City | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 3 |
| New Underwood School District 51-3 | Caputa | 3/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 2 |
Zip Codes in Pennington County
School Districts in Pennington County, South Dakota
Pennington County has 6 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Pennington County is Hill City School District 51-2 (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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