Best Schools in Colton, SD
Colton, SD has a total of 9 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 2,154 students attend Colton, SD schools. On average, schools in Colton score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Colton don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Colton, SD
Colton, SD has 3 high schools with 682 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 Colton score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Colton meet expectations.
1. Dell Rapids High School - 01
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Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
2. Tri-valley High School - 01
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Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
3. Chester High School - 01
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
Best Middle Schools in Colton, SD
Colton, SD has 3 middle schools with 691 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 Colton score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Colton don't meet expectations.
1. Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
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Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
2. Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03
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Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
3. Chester Middle School - 03
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Colton, SD
Colton, SD has 3 elementary schools with 781 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 Colton score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Colton underperform expectations.
1. Tri-valley Elementary - 02
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Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 352 Students
2. Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 36 Students
3. Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
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Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 393 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Colton, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Colton, SD has a total population of 1,212 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Colton, 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 Colton, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Colton, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Colton, SD.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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- Projected Test Scores: 49%
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- Projected Test Scores: 48%
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- Projected Test Scores: 47%
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- Projected Test Scores: 46%
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- Actual Test Scores: 40%
- Projected Test Scores: 47%
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- Projected Test Scores: 43%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations