Best Schools in Big Stone City, SD
Big Stone City, SD has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,110 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Big Stone City greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Big Stone City, SD
The top high schools in Big Stone City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Milbank High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milbank School District 25-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
Best Middle Schools in Big Stone City, SD
The top middle schools in Big Stone City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Big Stone City Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Stone City School District 25-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 19 Students
2. Milbank Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milbank School District 25-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 229 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Big Stone City, SD
The top elementary schools in Big Stone City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Big Stone City Elementary - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Stone City School District 25-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 66 Students
2. Milbank Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milbank School District 25-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Big Stone City, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Big Stone City, SD has a total population of 1,106 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Big Stone City, 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 Big Stone City, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Big Stone City, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Big Stone City, 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 Big Stone City, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Big Stone City, SD
How many schools are in Big Stone City, SD?
Big Stone City, SD has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,110 students in total.
How do schools in Big Stone City perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Big Stone City score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Big Stone City greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Big Stone City?
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: 42%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 46%
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Every school in Big Stone City
2 of 2 schools in Big Stone City carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Big Stone City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.