Best Schools in Corson County, SD
Corson County, SD has 17 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 1,512 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Corson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Corson County, SD
The top high schools in Corson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Timber Lake High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Timber Lake School District 20-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
2. Mcintosh High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcintosh School District 15-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
3. Lemmon High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lemmon School District 52-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
4. Wakpala High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smee School District 15-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
5. Mclaughlin High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students
Best Middle Schools in Corson County, SD
The top middle schools in Corson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lemmon Jr. High - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lemmon School District 52-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 56 Students
2. Timber Lake Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Timber Lake School District 20-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 81 Students
3. Mcintosh Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcintosh School District 15-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 37 Students
4. Wakpala Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smee School District 15-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 37 Students
5. Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Corson County, SD
The top elementary schools in Corson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Timber Lake Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Timber Lake School District 20-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 168 Students
2. Lemmon Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lemmon School District 52-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 141 Students
3. Wakpala Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smee School District 15-3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 85 Students
4. Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 203 Students
5. Mcintosh Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcintosh School District 15-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 52 Students
6. Little Eagle Grant School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Eagle Grant School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 62 Students
7. Rock Creek Grant School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Creek Grant School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 40 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Corson County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Corson County, SD has a total population of 3,902 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Corson 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 Corson County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
54.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
45.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Corson County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Corson 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 Corson County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Corson County, SD
How many schools are in Corson County, SD?
Corson County, SD has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 1,512 students in total.
How do schools in Corson County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Corson County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Corson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Corson 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: 19%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Corson County
School districts (3)
- McIntosh School District 15-1 (3 schools)
- McLaughlin School District 15-2 (3 schools)
- Smee School District 15-3 (3 schools)