Best Schools in Cottonwood, SD
Cottonwood, SD has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 867 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Cottonwood greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cottonwood, SD
The top high schools in Cottonwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kadoka Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
2. Philip High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
3. Wall High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 99 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cottonwood, SD
The top middle schools in Cottonwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kadoka Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 50 Students
2. Philip Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 49 Students
3. Wall Middle School - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 68 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cottonwood, SD
The top elementary schools in Cottonwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kadoka Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 124 Students
2. Wall Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 116 Students
3. Philip Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 152 Students
4. Interior Elementary - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 33 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cottonwood, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cottonwood, SD has a total population of 67 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cottonwood, 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 Cottonwood, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cottonwood, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cottonwood, 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 Cottonwood, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cottonwood, SD
How many schools are in Cottonwood, SD?
Cottonwood, SD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 867 students in total.
How do schools in Cottonwood perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Cottonwood score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Cottonwood greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cottonwood?
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: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations