Best Schools in Codington County, SD
Codington County, SD has 34 public schools (8 high, 9 middle, 15 elementary) serving 7,359 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Codington County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Codington County, SD
The top high schools in Codington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamlin High School - 01
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Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
2. Castlewood High School - 01
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Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
3. Deuel High School - 01
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Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 160 Students
4. Watertown High School - 01
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
5. Webster Area High School - 01
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Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
6. Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
7. Florence High School - 01
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Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 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 Codington County, SD
The top middle schools in Codington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Webster Area Middle School - 02
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Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
2. Clear Lake Middle School - 04
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Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
3. Watertown Intermediate School - 13
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 548 Students
4. Watertown Middle School - 02
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students
5. Hamlin Middle School - 02
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Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
6. Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
7. Castlewood Middle School - 03
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Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
8. Florence Middle School - 03
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Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
9. Henry Middle School - 03
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Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 45 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Codington County, SD
The top elementary schools in Codington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Castlewood Elementary - 02
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Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 154 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. Jefferson Elementary - 09
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 361 Students
5. Lincoln Elementary - 05
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 338 Students
6. Clear Lake Elementary - 02
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Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
7. Mellette Elementary - 07
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 212 Students
8. Florence Elementary - 02
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Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
9. Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
10. Henry Elementary - 02
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Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 93 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Codington County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Codington County, SD has a total population of 28,325 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Codington 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 Codington County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Codington County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Codington 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 Codington County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Codington County, SD
How many schools are in Codington County, SD?
Codington County, SD has 34 public schools: 8 high schools, 9 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 7,359 students in total.
How do schools in Codington County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Codington County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Codington County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Codington 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: 43%
- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Codington County
School districts (4)
- Watertown School District 14-4 (8 schools)
- Florence School District 14-1 (3 schools)
- Henry School District 14-2 (3 schools)
- Waverly School District 14-5 (3 schools)