Best Schools in Alexandria, SD
Alexandria, SD has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 981 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Alexandria greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alexandria, SD
The top high schools in Alexandria, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hanson High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
2. Ethan High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
4. Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alexandria, SD
The top middle schools in Alexandria, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hanson Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 87 Students
2. Ethan Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 44 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alexandria, SD
The top elementary schools in Alexandria, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hanson Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 135 Students
2. Ethan Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
4. Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 6 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alexandria, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alexandria, SD has a total population of 906 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alexandria, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alexandria, SD
How many schools are in Alexandria, SD?
Alexandria, SD has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 981 students in total.
How do schools in Alexandria perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Alexandria score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Alexandria greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alexandria?
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: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Alexandria
5 of 5 schools in Alexandria carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4D: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Alexandria. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.