Best Schools in Brookings, SD
Brookings, SD has 16 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,873 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Brookings don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Brookings, SD
The top high schools in Brookings, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sioux Valley High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
2. Brookings High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students
3. Deubrook High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Deubrook Area School District 05-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
4. Elkton High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brookings, SD
The top middle schools in Brookings, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
2. George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
3. Elkton Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 73 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brookings, SD
The top elementary schools in Brookings, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 473 Students
2. Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 354 Students
3. Medary Elementary - 05
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Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 323 Students
4. Camelot Intermediate - 06
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Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 529 Students
5. Hillcrest Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 305 Students
6. Elkton Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students
7. Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07
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Deubrook Area School District 05-6 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 27 Students
8. Red Willow Colony School - 09
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Deubrook Area School District 05-6 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students
9. Peace Lutheran School
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Projected Test Scores
Peace Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 135 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Brookings, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Brookings, SD has a total population of 24,462 with 41% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Brookings, 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, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brookings, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brookings, 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, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Brookings, SD
How many schools are in Brookings, SD?
Brookings, SD has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,873 students in total.
How do schools in Brookings perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Brookings score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Brookings don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Brookings?
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: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Brookings
6 of 6 schools in Brookings carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2C: 3
All 6 public schools we grade in Brookings. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.