Best Schools in Athol, SD
Athol, SD has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 812 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Athol greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Athol, SD
The top high schools in Athol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwestern High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
2. Redfield High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
Best Middle Schools in Athol, SD
The top middle schools in Athol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwestern Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
2. Redfield Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Athol, SD
The top elementary schools in Athol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwestern Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
2. Redfield Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Athol, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Athol, SD has a total population of 91 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Athol, 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 Athol, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Athol, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Athol, 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 Athol, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Athol, SD
How many schools are in Athol, SD?
Athol, SD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 812 students in total.
How do schools in Athol perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Athol score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Athol greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Athol?
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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- Projected: 41%
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