Best High Schools in Bennett County, SD

Bennett County, SD has 2 high schools with 350 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 Bennett County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Bennett County meet expectations.

1. Newcastle High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students

2. Bennett County High School - 01

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bennett County School District 03-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students

Best Middle Schools in Bennett County, SD

Bennett County, SD has 2 middle schools with 289 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 Bennett County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Bennett County exceed expectations.

1. Newcastle Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students

2. Bennett County Middle School - 06

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bennett County School District 03-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 111 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Bennett County, SD

Bennett County, SD has 2 elementary schools with 465 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 Bennett County score 11% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 14% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Bennett County don't meet expectations.

1. Martin Elementary - 03

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bennett County School District 03-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students

2. American Horse School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

American Horse School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 212 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Bennett County, SD

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

Community Factors

Bennett County, SD has a total population of 3,381 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Bennett County, SD

1,104

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bennett County, SD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

41.68 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.18 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

35.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bennett County, SD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

845 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations