Best Schools in Clay County, SD
Clay County, SD has a total of 20 schools including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 3,596 students attend Clay County, SD schools. On average, schools in Clay County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Clay County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Clay County, SD
Clay County, SD has 6 high schools with 1,028 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 Clay County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clay County meet expectations.
1. Vermillion High School - 01
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Vermillion School District 13-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 430 Students
2. Beresford High School - 01
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Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
3. Irene - Wakonda High School - 01
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Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
4. Centerville High School - 01
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Centerville School District 60-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
5. Gayville-volin High School - 01
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Gayville-volin School District 63-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
6. Viborg-hurley High School - 01
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Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clay County, SD
Clay County, SD has 6 middle schools with 849 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 Clay County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clay County don't meet expectations.
1. West Sioux Middle School
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West Sioux Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
2. Beresford Middle School - 03
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Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 174 Students
3. Vermillion Middle School - 02
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Vermillion School District 13-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 321 Students
4. Centerville Middle School - 03
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Centerville School District 60-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
5. Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04
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Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 49 Students
6. Gayville-volin Middle School - 03
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Gayville-volin School District 63-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 63 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clay County, SD
Clay County, SD has 8 elementary schools with 1,719 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 Clay County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clay County don't meet expectations.
1. Jolley Elementary - 04
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Vermillion School District 13-1 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 407 Students
2. Centerville Elementary - 02
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Centerville School District 60-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 128 Students
3. Beresford Elementary - 02
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Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
4. Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
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Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 162 Students
5. Gayville-volin Elementary - 02
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Gayville-volin School District 63-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
6. St Agnes Elementary School
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St Agnes Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 132 Students
7. Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02
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Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 161 Students
8. Austin Elementary - 03
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Vermillion School District 13-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 278 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clay County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clay County, SD has a total population of 14,967 with 47% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clay 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 Clay County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clay County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clay 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 Clay County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 47%
- Projected Test Scores: 46%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 55%
- Projected Test Scores: 51%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 38%
- Projected Test Scores: 39%
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- Actual Test Scores: 54%
- Projected Test Scores: 50%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 38%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 48%
- Projected Test Scores: 40%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 56%
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- Projected Test Scores: 48%
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- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations