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There are 63 schools in the USA with the word rapid in the name.
The word "rapid" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to a combination of historical, geographic, and cultural factors. Many American towns and cities developed near rivers or streams called "Rapids," reflecting a prominent local feature that became part of the community identity. Naming schools after local landmarks such as river rapids helps foster a sense of place and pride among students and residents, connecting the institution to its broader environment. Additionally, the word "rapid" conveys a sense of movement and progress, which aligns with educational values of growth, innovation, and dynamic learning. As a result, schools often adopt the name to both honor local heritage and represent their commitment to advancement and achievement.
Iowa (3)
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary in Cedar Rapids, IACedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle in Cedar Rapids, IA
Coon Rapids-Bayard 6–12 Attendance Center in Coon Rapids, IA
Kansas (1)
Neosho Rapids Elementary School in Neosho Rapids, KSLouisiana (3)
Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students in Alexandria, LARapides Training Academy in Alexandria, LA
Rapides High School in Lecompte, LA
Michigan (20)
Big Rapids High School in Big Rapids, MIBig Rapids Middle School in Big Rapids, MI
Big Rapids Virtual School in Big Rapids, MI
Eaton Rapids High School in Eaton Rapids, MI
Eaton Rapids Middle School in Eaton Rapids, MI
Elk Rapids High School in Elk Rapids, MI
Covenant High School Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, MI
East Grand Rapids High School in Grand Rapids, MI
East Grand Rapids Middle School in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Christian Elem Sch-Evergreen Campus in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Christian High School in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Learning Center in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy in Grand Rapids, MI
Islamic School of Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, MI
Rapid City Elementary School in Rapid City, MI
Minnesota (23)
Coon Rapids High School in Coon Rapids, MNCoon Rapids Middle School in Coon Rapids, MN
Star of the North - Coon Rapids in Coon Rapids, MN
East Rapids Elementary School in Grand Rapids, MN
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center in Grand Rapids, MN
Grand Rapids Area Virtual Secondary in Grand Rapids, MN
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center in Grand Rapids, MN
Grand Rapids Senior High School in Grand Rapids, MN
Grand Rapids Virtual Elementary in Grand Rapids, MN
West Rapids Elementary School in Grand Rapids, MN
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School in Park Rapids, MN
Park Rapids Area Century Middle School in Park Rapids, MN
Park Rapids Senior High School in Park Rapids, MN
Park Rapids Virtual Academy High in Park Rapids, MN
Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle in Park Rapids, MN
Pelican Rapids Alt Center Mid-Level in Pelican Rapids, MN
Pelican Rapids Alt Learning Center in Pelican Rapids, MN
Pelican Rapids Secondary School in Pelican Rapids, MN
Alc - Sauk Rapids in Sauk Rapids, MN
Sauk Rapids Ecfe in Sauk Rapids, MN
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School in Sauk Rapids, MN
Sauk Rapids-Rice Online School (Srr in Sauk Rapids, MN
Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High School in Sauk Rapids, MN
North Carolina (2)
Roanoke Rapids Early College High School in Roanoke Rapids, NCRoanoke Rapids High School in Roanoke Rapids, NC
Nebraska (1)
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids School in Cedar Rapids, NEOhio (1)
Rapid Run Middle School in Cincinnati, OHSouth Dakota (8)
Dell Rapids Elementary School in Dell Rapids, SDDell Rapids High School in Dell Rapids, SD
Dell Rapids Middle School in Dell Rapids, SD
Rapid City Christian School in Rapid City, SD
Rapid City High School in Rapid City, SD
Rapid City Online High School in Rapid City, SD
Rapid City Seventh-Day Adventist Elementary School in Rapid City, SD
Rapid Valley Elementary School in Rapid City, SD
Wisconsin (1)
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate