Best High Schools in Brule County, SD

Brule County, SD has 7 high schools with 915 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 Brule County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Brule County don't meet expectations.

1. West Lyon High School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students

2. Wessington Springs High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students

3. Chamberlain High School - 01

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students

4. White Lake High School - 01

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

White Lake School District 01-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 36 Students

5. Kimball High School - 01

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students

6. Platte - Geddes High School - 01

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students

7. Grass Ranch Colony High School - 15

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 12 Students

Best Middle Schools in Brule County, SD

Brule County, SD has 7 middle schools with 639 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 Brule County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Brule County meet expectations.

1. West Lyon Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 133 Students

2. Kimball Middle School - 04

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 96 Students

3. Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students

4. White Lake Middle School - 03

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

White Lake School District 01-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 30 Students

5. Chamberlain Jr. High - 02

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 182 Students

6. Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 42 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Brule County, SD

Brule County, SD has 8 elementary schools with 1,480 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 Brule County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Brule County greatly exceed expectations.

1. West Lyon Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students

2. Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 47 Students

3. Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 42 Students

4. Wessington Springs Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students

5. Chamberlain Elementary - 03

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students

6. White Lake Elementary - 02

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

White Lake School District 01-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 63 Students

7. Kimball Elementary - 02

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 123 Students

8. Platte Colony Elementary - 10

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students

9. St Joseph Indian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Joseph Indian School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 124 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Brule County, SD

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Brule County, SD has a total population of 5,247 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Brule County, SD

3,034

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brule County, SD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

18.54 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.20 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.34 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brule County, SD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brule County, SD.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Brule County, SD Internet Health Assessment.

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