Best Schools in Carter, SD
Carter, SD has 3 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 814 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Carter don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carter, SD
The top high schools in Carter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winner High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winner School District 59-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carter, SD
The top middle schools in Carter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winner Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winner School District 59-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 160 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carter, SD
The top elementary schools in Carter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winner Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winner School District 59-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carter, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carter, SD has a total population of 131 with 19% 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 Carter, 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 Carter, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carter, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carter, 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 Carter, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carter, SD
How many schools are in Carter, SD?
Carter, SD has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 814 students in total.
How do schools in Carter perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Carter score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Carter don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carter?
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: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations