Best Schools in Amherst, SD
Amherst, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 674 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Amherst meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Amherst, SD
The top high schools in Amherst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Britton-hecla High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students
2. Langford Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
3. Sunset Colony High School - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 10 Students
Best Middle Schools in Amherst, SD
The top middle schools in Amherst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Langford Area Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 42 Students
2. Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 104 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Amherst, SD
The top elementary schools in Amherst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Langford Area Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
2. Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 174 Students
3. Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 24 Students
4. Newport Colony Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 41 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Amherst, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Amherst, SD
How many schools are in Amherst, SD?
Amherst, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 674 students in total.
How do schools in Amherst perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Amherst score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Amherst meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Amherst?
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: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations