Best Schools in Custer County, SD
Custer County, SD has a total of 14 schools including 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 2,086 students attend Custer County, SD schools. On average, schools in Custer County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Custer County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Custer County, SD
Custer County, SD has 3 high schools with 541 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 Custer County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Custer County meet expectations.
1. Custer High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
2. Hot Springs High School - 01
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Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students
3. Elk Mountain High School - 04
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Elk Mountain School District 16-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2 Students
Best Middle Schools in Custer County, SD
Custer County, SD has 5 middle schools with 518 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 Custer County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Custer County meet expectations.
1. Newcastle Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
2. Hot Springs Middle School - 06
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Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
3. Custer Jr. High - 05
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Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Custer County, SD
Custer County, SD has 4 elementary schools with 1,027 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 Custer County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Custer County don't meet expectations.
1. Hot Springs Elementary - 02
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Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
2. Hermosa Elementary - 04
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Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 222 Students
3. Custer Elementary - 02
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Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 304 Students
4. Red Shirt School - 04
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Oglala Lakota County 65-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 43 Students
5. Elk Mountain Elementary - 01
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Elk Mountain School District 16-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 9 Students
6. Newcastle Elementary K-2
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Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 170 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Custer County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Custer County, SD has a total population of 8,318 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Custer 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 Custer County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Custer County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Custer 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 Custer County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 35%
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- Projected Test Scores: 34%
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