Best Schools in Bethlehem, SD
Bethlehem, SD has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,637 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Bethlehem greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bethlehem, SD
The top high schools in Bethlehem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
2. Lead-deadwood High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 222 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bethlehem, SD
The top middle schools in Bethlehem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
2. Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bethlehem, SD
The top elementary schools in Bethlehem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitewood Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 109 Students
2. Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 523 Students
3. Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bethlehem, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bethlehem, SD has a total population of 278 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bethlehem, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bethlehem, SD
How many schools are in Bethlehem, SD?
Bethlehem, SD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,637 students in total.
How do schools in Bethlehem perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Bethlehem score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Bethlehem greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bethlehem?
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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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 44%
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