Best Schools in Brookings County, SD
Brookings County, SD has a total of 28 schools including 6 high schools, 10 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 5,738 students attend Brookings County, SD schools. On average, schools in Brookings County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Brookings County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Brookings County, SD
Brookings County, SD has 6 high schools with 1,680 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 Brookings County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Brookings County meet expectations.
1. Hendricks Senior High
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Hendricks Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 47 Students
2. Brookings High School - 01
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Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students
3. Sioux Valley High School - 01
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Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
4. Arlington High School - 01
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Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
5. Elkton High School - 01
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Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students
6. Deubrook High School - 01
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Deubrook Area School District 05-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
7. Estelline High School - 01
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Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brookings County, SD
Brookings County, SD has 10 middle schools with 1,753 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 Brookings County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Brookings County meet expectations.
1. Deubrook Jr. High - 02
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Deubrook Area School District 05-6 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 56 Students
2. Estelline Middle School - 03
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Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
3. George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
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Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
4. Elkton Jr. High - 03
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Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 73 Students
5. Arlington Jr. High - 03
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Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 38 Students
6. Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
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Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brookings County, SD
Brookings County, SD has 12 elementary schools with 2,305 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 Brookings County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Brookings County meet expectations.
1. Hendricks Elementary
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Hendricks Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 98 Students
2. Camelot Intermediate - 06
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Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 529 Students
3. Arlington Elementary - 02
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Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 155 Students
4. Elkton Elementary - 02
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Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students
5. Estelline Elementary - 02
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Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
6. Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
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Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 354 Students
7. Newdale Colony Elementary - 04
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Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students
8. Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
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Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 473 Students
9. Rolland Colony Elementary - 05
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Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 13 Students
10. Volga Christian School
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Volga Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 73 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Brookings County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Brookings County, SD has a total population of 34,375 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Brookings 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 Brookings County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brookings County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brookings 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 Brookings County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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