Best Schools in Aurora County, SD
Aurora County, SD has 24 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 7 elementary) serving 1,709 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Aurora County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Aurora County, SD
The top high schools in Aurora County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Vernon High School- 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
2. Corsica-stickney High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corsica-stickney 21-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
3. Platte - Geddes High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
4. Wessington Springs High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
5. Plankinton High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
6. Kimball High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
7. Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
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Projected Test Scores
Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 9 Students
8. White Lake High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Lake School District 01-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 36 Students
9. Dakota Reach - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students
Best Middle Schools in Aurora County, SD
The top middle schools in Aurora County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
2. Corsica-stickney Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corsica-stickney 21-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 42 Students
3. Kimball Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 96 Students
4. Plankinton Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 51 Students
5. White Lake Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Lake School District 01-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 30 Students
6. Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 42 Students
7. Dakota Reach Middle School - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 2 Students
8. Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 7 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Aurora County, SD
The top elementary schools in Aurora County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corsica-stickney 21-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 170 Students
2. Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 42 Students
3. Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 123 Students
4. Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
5. White Lake Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Lake School District 01-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 63 Students
6. Kimball Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 123 Students
7. Plankinton Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 141 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.
Questions About Schools in Aurora County, SD
How many schools are in Aurora County, SD?
Aurora County, SD has 24 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 1,709 students in total.
How do schools in Aurora County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Aurora County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Aurora County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Aurora County?
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: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Aurora County
1 places in Aurora County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Plankinton (1)
School districts (2)
- Plankinton School District 01-1 (6 schools)
- White Lake School District 01-3 (3 schools)