Best Schools in Custer, SD
Custer, SD has 18 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,265 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Custer greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Custer, SD
The top high schools in Custer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hill City High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students
2. Custer High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
3. Spearfish High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students
4. Hot Springs High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students
5. Lead-deadwood High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 222 Students
Best Middle Schools in Custer, SD
The top middle schools in Custer, 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. Spearfish Middle School - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
3. Hill City Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
4. Hot Springs Middle School - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
5. Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Custer, SD
The top elementary schools in Custer, 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. Creekside Elementary - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 498 Students
3. Hill City Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students
4. Hermosa Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
5. Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
6. Hot Springs Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
7. Mountain View Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades KG • 168 Students
8. West Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 352 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Custer, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Custer, SD has a total population of 3,542 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Custer, 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, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Custer, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Custer, 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, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Custer, SD
How many schools are in Custer, SD?
Custer, SD has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,265 students in total.
How do schools in Custer perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Custer score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Custer greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Custer?
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: 51%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Custer
3 of 3 schools in Custer carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Custer. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.