Best Schools in Alpena, SD
Alpena, SD has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,779 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Alpena don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alpena, SD
The top high schools in Alpena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wolsey Wessington High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
2. Woonsocket High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Woonsocket School District 55-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
3. Wessington Springs High School - 01
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Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
4. Huron High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alpena, SD
The top middle schools in Alpena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 83 Students
2. Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 42 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alpena, SD
The top elementary schools in Alpena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
2. Woonsocket Elementary - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Woonsocket School District 55-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 195 Students
3. Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
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Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students
4. Riverside Colony Elementary - 15
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Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 15 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alpena, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alpena, SD has a total population of 404 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alpena, 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 Alpena, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alpena, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alpena, 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 Alpena, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alpena, SD
How many schools are in Alpena, SD?
Alpena, SD has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,779 students in total.
How do schools in Alpena perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Alpena score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Alpena don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alpena?
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: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations