Best Schools in Aurora County, SD
Aurora County, SD has a total of 30 schools including 10 high schools, 11 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 3,806 students attend Aurora County, SD schools. On average, schools in Aurora County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Aurora County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Aurora County, SD
Aurora County, SD has 10 high schools with 1,151 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 Aurora County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Aurora County don't meet expectations.
1. West Lyon High School
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West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
2. Mount Vernon High School- 01
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Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
3. Wessington Springs High School - 01
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Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
4. White Lake High School - 01
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White Lake School District 01-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 36 Students
5. Kimball High School - 01
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Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
6. Pipestone Senior High
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Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
7. Platte - Geddes High School - 01
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Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
8. Plankinton High School - 01
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Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
9. Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
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Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 9 Students
10. Dakota Reach - 06
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Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students
Best Middle Schools in Aurora County, SD
Aurora County, SD has 11 middle schools with 785 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 Aurora County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Aurora County meet expectations.
1. West Lyon Junior High School
SchoolGrade
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West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 133 Students
2. Kimball Middle School - 04
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Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 96 Students
3. Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03
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Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
4. Pipestone Middle
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Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 234 Students
5. White Lake Middle School - 03
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White Lake School District 01-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 30 Students
6. Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
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Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
7. Plankinton Jr. High - 03
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Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 51 Students
8. Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
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Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 42 Students
9. Dakota Reach Middle School - 07
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Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 2 Students
10. Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04
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Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 7 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Aurora County, SD
Aurora County, SD has 9 elementary schools with 1,870 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 Aurora County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Aurora County greatly exceed expectations.
1. West Lyon Elementary School
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West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
2. Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
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Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 123 Students
3. Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02
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Corsica-stickney 21-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 170 Students
4. Pipestone Elementary
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Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
5. Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
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Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
6. White Lake Elementary - 02
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White Lake School District 01-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 63 Students
7. Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
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Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 24 Students
8. Plankinton Elementary - 02
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Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 141 Students
9. Kimball Elementary - 02
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Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 123 Students
10. Platte Colony Elementary - 10
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Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Aurora County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Aurora County, SD has a total population of 2,747 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Aurora County, 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 Aurora County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Aurora County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Aurora County, 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 Aurora County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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