Best Schools in Custer County, SD
Custer County, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,695 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Custer County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Custer County, SD
The top high schools in Custer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students
3. Elk Mountain High School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Mountain School District 16-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2 Students
Best Middle Schools in Custer County, SD
The top middle schools in Custer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer Jr. High - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
2. Hot Springs Middle School - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Custer County, SD
The top elementary schools in Custer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 304 Students
2. Hermosa Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
3. Hot Springs Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
4. Elk Mountain Elementary - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Mountain School District 16-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 9 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.
Questions About Schools in Custer County, SD
How many schools are in Custer County, SD?
Custer County, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,695 students in total.
How do schools in Custer County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Custer County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Custer County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Custer 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: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Custer County
School districts (1)
- Custer School District 16-1 (4 schools)