Best Schools in Carpenter, SD
Carpenter, SD has 20 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 2,094 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Carpenter underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carpenter, SD
The top high schools in Carpenter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willow Lake High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
2. Huron High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
3. Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
4. Clark High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students
5. Doland High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doland School District 56-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students
6. Iroquois High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carpenter, SD
The top middle schools in Carpenter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 26 Students
2. Willow Lake Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 58 Students
3. Clark Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 87 Students
4. Doland Jr. High - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doland School District 56-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 13 Students
5. Iroquois Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 49 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carpenter, SD
The top elementary schools in Carpenter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 104 Students
2. Doland Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doland School District 56-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 81 Students
3. Clark Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
4. Willow Lake Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
5. Iroquois Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 115 Students
6. Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 20 Students
7. Collins Colony Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 16 Students
8. Riverside Colony Elementary - 15
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Projected Test Scores
Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 15 Students
9. Huron Colony Elementary - 13
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Projected Test Scores
Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 17 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carpenter, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carpenter, SD has a total population of 384 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carpenter, 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 Carpenter, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carpenter, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carpenter, 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 Carpenter, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carpenter, SD
How many schools are in Carpenter, SD?
Carpenter, SD has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 2,094 students in total.
How do schools in Carpenter perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Carpenter score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Carpenter underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carpenter?
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: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Carpenter
2 of 2 schools in Carpenter carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1F: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Carpenter. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.