Best Schools in Amherst, SD
Amherst, SD has a total of 9 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 674 students attend Amherst, SD schools. On average, schools in Amherst score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Amherst meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Amherst, SD
Amherst, SD has 3 high schools with 187 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Amherst score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Amherst don't meet expectations.
1. Britton-hecla High School - 01
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Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students
2. Langford Area High School - 01
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Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
3. Sunset Colony High School - 06
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Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 10 Students
Best Middle Schools in Amherst, SD
Amherst, SD has 3 middle schools with 187 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Amherst score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Amherst meet expectations.
1. Langford Area Middle School - 03
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Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 42 Students
2. Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
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Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 104 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Amherst, SD
Amherst, SD has 3 elementary schools with 300 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Amherst score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Amherst exceed expectations.
1. Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
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Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 174 Students
2. Newport Colony Elementary - 04
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Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 41 Students
3. Langford Area Elementary - 02
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Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
4. Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
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Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 24 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Amherst, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Amherst, SD has a total population of 405 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Amherst, 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 Amherst, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Amherst, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Amherst, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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