Best Schools in Bennett County, SD
Bennett County, SD has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 702 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Bennett County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bennett County, SD
The top high schools in Bennett County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bennett County High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennett County School District 03-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bennett County, SD
The top middle schools in Bennett County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bennett County Middle School - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennett County School District 03-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 111 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bennett County, SD
The top elementary schools in Bennett County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martin Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennett County School District 03-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students
2. American Horse School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
41.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Bennett County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bennett County, SD
How many schools are in Bennett County, SD?
Bennett County, SD has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 702 students in total.
How do schools in Bennett County perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Bennett County score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Bennett County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bennett 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: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bennett County
School districts (1)
- Bennett County School District 03-1 (3 schools)