Best Schools in Clark County, SD
Clark County, SD has 29 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 13 elementary) serving 3,450 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Clark County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clark County, SD
The top high schools in Clark County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Groton Area High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
2. Hamlin High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
3. Webster Area High School - 01
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Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
4. Willow Lake High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
5. De Smet High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
6. Clark High School - 01
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Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students
7. Doland High School - 01
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Doland School District 56-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students
8. Henry High School - 01
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Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clark County, SD
The top middle schools in Clark County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Webster Area Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
2. De Smet Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 82 Students
3. Groton Area Middle School - 04
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Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
4. Hamlin Middle School - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
5. Willow Lake Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 58 Students
6. Clark Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 87 Students
7. Doland Jr. High - 02
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Doland School District 56-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 13 Students
8. Henry Middle School - 03
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Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 45 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clark County, SD
The top elementary schools in Clark County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Groton Area Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
2. Hamlin Elementary - 09
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Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
3. Webster Area Elementary - 03
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Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
4. Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
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De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students
5. Doland Elementary - 03
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Doland School District 56-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 81 Students
6. Clark Elementary - 02
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Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
7. Willow Lake Elementary - 02
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Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
8. Silver Lake Colony - 07
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Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 26 Students
9. Henry Elementary - 02
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Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 93 Students
10. Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04
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Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 28 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
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 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
14.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Clark County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clark County, SD
How many schools are in Clark County, SD?
Clark County, SD has 29 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 3,450 students in total.
How do schools in Clark County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Clark County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Clark County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clark County?
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: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clark County
1 places in Clark County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Clark (1)
School districts (2)
- Clark School District 12-2 (6 schools)
- Willow Lake School District 12-3 (6 schools)