Best Schools in Akron, SD
Akron, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,748 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Akron meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Akron, SD
The top high schools in Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
2. Alcester-hudson High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
3. Beresford High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
Best Middle Schools in Akron, SD
The top middle schools in Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students
2. Beresford Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 174 Students
3. Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 53 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Akron, SD
The top elementary schools in Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beresford Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
2. Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 195 Students
3. Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 321 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Akron, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Akron, SD has a total population of 51 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Akron, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Akron, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Akron, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Akron, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Akron, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Akron, SD
How many schools are in Akron, SD?
Akron, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,748 students in total.
How do schools in Akron perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Akron score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Akron meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Akron?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations