Best Schools in Beadle County, SD
Beadle County, SD has 34 public schools (10 high, 9 middle, 14 elementary) serving 5,164 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Beadle County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Beadle County, SD
The top high schools in Beadle County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wolsey Wessington High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
2. Wessington Springs High School - 01
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Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
3. Willow Lake High School - 01
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Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
4. Huron High School - 01
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Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
5. Miller High School - 01
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Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
6. Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01
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Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
7. Doland High School - 01
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Doland School District 56-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students
8. Our Home Asap - 12
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Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 17 Students
9. Our Home Rediscovery - 77
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Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 8 Students
10. Iroquois High School - 01
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Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
Best Middle Schools in Beadle County, SD
The top middle schools in Beadle County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Miller Jr. High - 04
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Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 61 Students
2. Huron Middle School - 02
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Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 695 Students
3. Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02
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Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 26 Students
4. Willow Lake Middle School - 03
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Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 58 Students
5. Doland Jr. High - 02
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Doland School District 56-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 13 Students
6. Iroquois Middle School - 02
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Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 49 Students
7. Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03
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Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 83 Students
8. Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05
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Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 11 Students
9. Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
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Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 42 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Beadle County, SD
The top elementary schools in Beadle County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05
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Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 104 Students
2. Miller Elementary - 02
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Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 233 Students
3. Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
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Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
4. Doland Elementary - 03
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Doland School District 56-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 81 Students
5. Willow Lake Elementary - 02
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Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
6. Washington 4-5 Center - 20
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Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 429 Students
7. Iroquois Elementary - 04
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Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 115 Students
8. Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
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Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students
9. Madison 2-3 Center - 19
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Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 437 Students
10. Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05
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Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 20 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Beadle County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Beadle County, SD has a total population of 19,149 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Beadle 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 Beadle County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Beadle County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Beadle 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 Beadle County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Beadle County, SD
How many schools are in Beadle County, SD?
Beadle County, SD has 34 public schools: 10 high schools, 9 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 5,164 students in total.
How do schools in Beadle County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Beadle County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Beadle County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Beadle 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: 38%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Beadle County
1 places in Beadle County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Huron (2)
School districts (2)
- Huron School District 02-2 (9 schools)
- Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 (3 schools)