Best Schools in Colton, SD
Colton, SD has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,313 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Colton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Colton, SD
The top high schools in Colton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chester High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
2. Tri-valley High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
3. Dell Rapids High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
Best Middle Schools in Colton, SD
The top middle schools in Colton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
2. Chester Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
3. Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Colton, SD
The top elementary schools in Colton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 393 Students
2. Tri-valley Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 352 Students
3. Chester Elementary -02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
4. Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 36 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.
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 Colton, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Colton, SD
How many schools are in Colton, SD?
Colton, SD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,313 students in total.
How do schools in Colton perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Colton score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Colton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Colton?
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: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Colton
3 of 3 schools in Colton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Colton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.