Best Schools in Beresford, SD
Beresford, SD has 20 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,507 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Beresford exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Beresford, SD
The top high schools in Beresford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centerville High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerville School District 60-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
2. Lennox High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
3. Canton High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton School District 41-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
4. Alcester-hudson High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
5. Vermillion High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermillion School District 13-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 430 Students
6. Beresford High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
Best Middle Schools in Beresford, SD
The top middle schools in Beresford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lennox Jr. High - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 189 Students
2. Lennox Intermediate - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 168 Students
3. Vermillion Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermillion School District 13-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 321 Students
4. Canton Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton School District 41-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 203 Students
5. Centerville Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerville School District 60-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
6. Beresford Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 174 Students
7. Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 53 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Beresford, SD
The top elementary schools in Beresford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lennox Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 369 Students
2. Worthing Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 126 Students
3. Centerville Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerville School District 60-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 128 Students
4. Beresford Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
5. Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 195 Students
6. Lawrence Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton School District 41-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 388 Students
7. Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 321 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Beresford, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Beresford, SD has a total population of 3,070 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Beresford, 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 Beresford, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Beresford, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Beresford, 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 Beresford, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Beresford, SD
How many schools are in Beresford, SD?
Beresford, SD has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,507 students in total.
How do schools in Beresford perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Beresford score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Beresford exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Beresford?
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: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Beresford
3 of 3 schools in Beresford carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Beresford. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.