Best High Schools in Clark County, SD

Clark County, SD has 8 high schools with 729 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 Clark County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clark County meet expectations.

1. Henry High School - 01

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students

2. De Smet High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students

3. Willow Lake High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students

4. Hamlin High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students

5. Webster Area High School - 01

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students

6. Clark High School - 01

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students

7. Doland High School - 01

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Doland School District 56-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students

8. Lismore Colony Senior High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Clinton-graceville-beardsley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students

Best Middle Schools in Clark County, SD

Clark County, SD has 12 middle schools with 757 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 Clark County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clark County don't meet expectations.

1. Webster Area Middle School - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students

2. Browns Valley Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Browns Valley Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 1 • 62 Students

3. Hamlin Middle School - 02

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students

4. Clark Middle School - 03

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 87 Students

5. Doland Jr. High - 02

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Doland School District 56-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 13 Students

6. De Smet Middle School - 03

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 82 Students

7. Willow Lake Middle School - 03

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 58 Students

8. Henry Middle School - 03

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 45 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Clark County, SD

Clark County, SD has 9 elementary schools with 1,553 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 Clark County score 46% 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 Clark County exceed expectations.

1. Henry Elementary - 02

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 93 Students

2. Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students

3. Webster Area Elementary - 03

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students

4. Willow Lake Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students

5. Hamlin Elementary - 09

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students

6. Browns Valley Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Browns Valley Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 118 Students

7. Fordham Colony Elementary - 04

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 37 Students

8. Silver Lake Colony - 07

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 26 Students

9. Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 29 Students

10. Collins Colony Elementary - 06

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 16 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Clark County, SD

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

Community Factors

Clark County, SD has a total population of 3,837 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Clark County, SD

3,039

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clark County, SD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

14.13 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.07 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

10.06 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clark County, SD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

986 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations