Best High Schools in Aurora, SD

Aurora, SD has 5 high schools with 1,480 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 score 36% 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 Aurora meet expectations.

1. Brookings High School - 01

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students

2. Elkton High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students

3. Flandreau High School - 01

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Flandreau School District 50-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students

4. Colman-egan High School - 01

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students

5. Lake Benton Secondary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lake Benton Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1 Students

Best Middle Schools in Aurora, SD

Aurora, SD has 4 middle schools with 835 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 score 32% 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 don't meet expectations.

1. Elkton Jr. High - 03

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 73 Students

2. Flandreau Middle School - 03

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Flandreau School District 50-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 186 Students

3. Colman-egan Jr. High - 02

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 47 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Aurora, SD

Aurora, SD has 6 elementary schools with 1,525 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 score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Aurora meet expectations.

1. Lake Benton Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lake Benton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 116 Students

2. Camelot Intermediate - 06

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 529 Students

3. Colman Elementary - 03

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students

4. Elkton Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students

5. Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 473 Students

6. Hillcrest Elementary - 04

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 305 Students

7. Flandreau Elementary - 04

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Flandreau School District 50-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 269 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Aurora, SD

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Aurora, SD has a total population of 1,629 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Aurora, SD

3,840

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Aurora, SD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

6.46 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.07 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

4.39 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Aurora, SD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Aurora, SD.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Aurora, SD Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Aurora, SD

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Bushnell, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Brookings, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Sunnyview, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Elkton, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
White, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Volga, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Ward, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Nunda, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rutland, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bruce, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations