Best Schools in Buffalo County, SD
Buffalo County, SD has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,860 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Buffalo County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buffalo County, SD
The top high schools in Buffalo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wessington Springs High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
2. Kimball High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
3. Miller High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
4. Chamberlain High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo County, SD
The top middle schools in Buffalo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Miller Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 61 Students
2. Kimball Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 96 Students
3. Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 182 Students
4. Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 42 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo County, SD
The top elementary schools in Buffalo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Miller Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 233 Students
2. Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
3. Kimball Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 123 Students
4. Chamberlain Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 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.
Questions About Schools in Buffalo County, SD
How many schools are in Buffalo County, SD?
Buffalo County, SD has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,860 students in total.
How do schools in Buffalo County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Buffalo County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Buffalo County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buffalo 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: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations