Best Schools in Carthage, SD
Carthage, SD has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,049 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Carthage exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carthage, SD
The top high schools in Carthage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
2. De Smet High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
3. Sanborn Central High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
4. 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 Carthage, SD
The top middle schools in Carthage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard Jr. High - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
2. De Smet Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 82 Students
3. Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 30 Students
4. 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 Carthage, SD
The top elementary schools in Carthage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 129 Students
2. Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 104 Students
3. Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students
4. Iroquois Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 115 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carthage, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carthage, SD has a total population of 212 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carthage, 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 Carthage, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carthage, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carthage, 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 Carthage, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carthage, SD
How many schools are in Carthage, SD?
Carthage, SD has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,049 students in total.
How do schools in Carthage perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Carthage score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Carthage exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carthage?
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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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations