Best Schools in Brookings County, SD
Brookings County, SD has 27 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 5,797 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Brookings County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Brookings County, SD
The top high schools in Brookings County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sioux Valley High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
2. Arlington High School - 01
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Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
3. Brookings High School - 01
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Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students
4. Deubrook High School - 01
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Deubrook Area School District 05-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
5. Elkton High School - 01
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Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students
6. 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
The top middle schools in Brookings County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arlington Jr. High - 03
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Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 38 Students
2. Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
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Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
3. Deubrook Jr. High - 02
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Deubrook Area School District 05-6 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 56 Students
4. George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
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Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
5. Estelline Middle School - 03
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Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
6. Elkton Jr. High - 03
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Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 73 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brookings County, SD
The top elementary schools in Brookings County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
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Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 473 Students
2. Arlington Elementary - 02
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Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 155 Students
3. Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
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Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 354 Students
4. Estelline Elementary - 02
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Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
5. Medary Elementary - 05
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Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 323 Students
6. Deubrook Elementary - 03
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Deubrook Area School District 05-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 204 Students
7. Camelot Intermediate - 06
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Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 529 Students
8. Newdale Colony Elementary - 04
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Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students
9. Hillcrest Elementary - 04
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Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 305 Students
10. Elkton Elementary - 02
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Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 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.
Questions About Schools in Brookings County, SD
How many schools are in Brookings County, SD?
Brookings County, SD has 27 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 5,797 students in total.
How do schools in Brookings County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Brookings County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Brookings County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Brookings 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: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Brookings County
School districts (4)
- Brookings School District 05-1 (6 schools)
- Deubrook Area School District 05-6 (5 schools)
- Elkton School District 05-3 (5 schools)
- Sioux Valley School District 05-5 (3 schools)