Best Schools in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Buffalo Ridge, SD has a total of 15 schools including 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 3,537 students attend Buffalo Ridge, SD schools. On average, schools in Buffalo Ridge score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Buffalo Ridge meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Buffalo Ridge, SD has 6 high schools with 1,267 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 Ridge score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Buffalo Ridge meet expectations.
1. West Lyon High School
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West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
2. Parker High School - 01
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Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 157 Students
3. West Central High School - 01
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West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
4. Lennox High School - 01
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Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
5. Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
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West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 16 Students
6. Falls Academy - 08
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West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 25 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Buffalo Ridge, SD has 4 middle schools with 676 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 Ridge score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Buffalo Ridge don't meet expectations.
1. West Lyon Junior High School
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West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 133 Students
2. West Central Middle School - 04
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West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
3. Lennox Intermediate - 09
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Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 168 Students
4. Parker Jr. High - 03
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Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 72 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Buffalo Ridge, SD has 5 elementary schools with 1,594 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 Ridge score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Buffalo Ridge greatly exceed expectations.
1. West Lyon Elementary School
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West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
2. Parker Elementary - 02
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Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 262 Students
3. West Central Hartford Elementary - 05
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West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 281 Students
4. Worthing Elementary - 05
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Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 126 Students
5. Lennox Elementary - 02
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Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 369 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo Ridge, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buffalo Ridge, SD has a total population of 529 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buffalo Ridge, 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 Ridge, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo Ridge, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo Ridge, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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