Best High Schools in Buffalo Gap, SD

High schools
2
Students
539
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Buffalo Gap, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Custer High School - 01

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students

2. Hot Springs High School - 01

B

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Buffalo Gap, SD

Middle schools
2
Students
288
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Buffalo Gap, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Custer Jr. High - 05

A+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students

2. Hot Springs Middle School - 06

C-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo Gap, SD

Elementary schools
3
Students
857
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Buffalo Gap, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Custer Elementary - 02

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 304 Students

2. Hermosa Elementary - 04

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students

3. Hot Springs Elementary - 02

D+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo Gap, SD

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

Community Factors

Buffalo Gap, SD has a total population of 659 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Buffalo Gap, SD

1,684

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buffalo Gap, SD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

15.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.69 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.85 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo Gap, SD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

886 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

29 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Buffalo Gap, SD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Buffalo Gap, SD

How many schools are in Buffalo Gap, SD?

Buffalo Gap, SD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,684 students in total.

How do schools in Buffalo Gap perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in Buffalo Gap score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Buffalo Gap greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buffalo Gap?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Buffalo Gap, SD

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Hot Springs, SD

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Oral, SD

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Minnekahta, SD

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Pringle, SD

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Smithwick, SD

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Provo, SD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Fairburn, SD

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Dudley, SD

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Oelrichs, SD

  • Actual: 14%
  • Projected: 17%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Custer, SD

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations