Best Schools in Buffalo County, SD
Buffalo County, SD has a total of 14 schools including 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 2,355 students attend Buffalo County, SD schools. On average, schools in Buffalo County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Buffalo County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Buffalo County, SD
Buffalo County, SD has 4 high schools with 488 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 Buffalo County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Buffalo County meet expectations.
1. Hendricks Senior High
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Hendricks Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 47 Students
2. Wessington Springs High School - 01
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Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
3. Chamberlain High School - 01
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Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
4. Kimball High School - 01
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Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo County, SD
Buffalo County, SD has 5 middle schools with 578 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 Buffalo County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Buffalo County don't meet expectations.
1. Kimball Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
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Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 96 Students
2. Pipestone Middle
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Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 234 Students
3. Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
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Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 182 Students
4. Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
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Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 42 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo County, SD
Buffalo County, SD has 5 elementary schools with 1,289 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 Buffalo County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Buffalo County exceed expectations.
1. Hendricks Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Hendricks Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 98 Students
2. Pipestone Elementary
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Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
3. Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
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Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
4. Chamberlain Elementary - 03
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Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
5. Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
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Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 24 Students
6. Kimball Elementary - 02
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Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 123 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buffalo County, SD has a total population of 1,948 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buffalo 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 Buffalo County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo 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 Buffalo County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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