Best Schools in Brown County, SD
Brown County, SD has 40 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 19 elementary) serving 7,642 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Brown County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Brown County, SD
The top high schools in Brown County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warner High School - 01
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Warner School District 06-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
2. Northwestern High School - 01
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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
3. Groton Area High School - 01
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Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
4. Britton-hecla High School - 01
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Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students
5. Central High School - 01
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Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1388 Students
6. Frederick High School - 01
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Frederick Area School District 06-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
7. Langford Area High School - 01
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Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
8. New Beginnings - 89
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Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 8 Students
9. Sdsbvi High School - 02
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Sd Sch For The Blind & Visually Impaired • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 11 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brown County, SD
The top middle schools in Brown County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warner Middle School - 03
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Warner School District 06-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students
2. Frederick Jr. High - 03
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Frederick Area School District 06-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 29 Students
3. Northwestern Middle School - 02
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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
4. Groton Area Middle School - 04
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Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
5. Holgate Middle School - 02
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Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
6. Langford Area Middle School - 03
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Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 42 Students
7. Simmons Middle School - 03
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Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 483 Students
8. Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
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Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 104 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brown County, SD
The top elementary schools in Brown County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warner Elementary - 02
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Warner School District 06-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 155 Students
2. C C Lee Elementary - 05
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Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students
3. Frederick Elementary - 02
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Frederick Area School District 06-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 79 Students
4. Langford Area Elementary - 02
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Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
5. Groton Area Elementary - 02
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Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
6. Lincoln Elementary - 08
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Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
7. Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
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Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 174 Students
8. Northwestern Elementary - 04
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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
9. Simmons Elementary - 10
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Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
10. May Overby Elementary - 09
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Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Brown County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Brown County, SD has a total population of 38,301 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Brown 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 Brown County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brown County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brown 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 Brown County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Brown County, SD
How many schools are in Brown County, SD?
Brown County, SD has 40 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 7,642 students in total.
How do schools in Brown County perform on state tests?
On average, 40 schools in Brown County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Brown County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Brown 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: 58%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Brown County
1 places in Brown County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Aberdeen (1)
School districts (4)
- Aberdeen School District 06-1 (10 schools)
- Frederick Area School District 06-2 (3 schools)
- Groton Area School District 06-6 (3 schools)
- Warner School District 06-5 (3 schools)