Best High Schools in Butte County, SD

Butte County, SD has 5 high schools with 1,506 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 Butte County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Butte County meet expectations.

1. Sundance Secondary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Crook County School District #1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 195 Students

2. Spearfish High School - 01

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students

3. Belle Fourche High School - 01

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students

4. Newell High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students

5. Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students

Best Middle Schools in Butte County, SD

Butte County, SD has 4 middle schools with 1,236 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 Butte County score 29% 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 Butte County don't meet expectations.

1. Belle Fourche Middle School - 07

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 401 Students

2. Spearfish Middle School - 05

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

3. Newell Middle School - 04

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Butte County, SD

Butte County, SD has 5 elementary schools with 1,050 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 Butte County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Butte County meet expectations.

1. Sundance Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Crook County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 242 Students

2. Newell Elementary - 02

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students

3. Mountain View Elementary - 08

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades KG • 168 Students

4. South Park Elementary - 03

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 382 Students

5. North Park Elementary - 08

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades KG • 106 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Butte County, SD

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

Community Factors

Butte County, SD has a total population of 10,243 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Butte County, SD

3,792

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Butte 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

18.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.21 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.21 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Butte County, SD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

970 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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Lawrence County, SD

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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Meade County, SD

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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Campbell County, WY

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Ziebach County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Haakon County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Dewey County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Johnson County, WY

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sheridan County, WY

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Stanley County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations