Best Schools in Davison County, SD
Davison County, SD has a total of 28 schools including 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 5,645 students attend Davison County, SD schools. On average, schools in Davison County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Davison County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Davison County, SD
Davison County, SD has 9 high schools with 1,830 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 Davison County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Davison County greatly exceed expectations.
1. West Lyon High School
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West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
2. Sanborn Central High School - 01
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Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
3. Mount Vernon High School- 01
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Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
4. Ethan High School - 01
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Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
5. Parkston High School - 01
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Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 122 Students
6. Mitchell High School - 01
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Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 896 Students
7. Abbott House High School - 07
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Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 27 Students
8. Plankinton High School - 01
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Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
Best Middle Schools in Davison County, SD
Davison County, SD has 7 middle schools with 1,033 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 Davison County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Davison County meet expectations.
1. West Lyon Junior High School
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West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 133 Students
2. Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
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Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 30 Students
3. Mitchell Middle School - 02
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Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
4. Parkston Middle School - 05
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Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 102 Students
5. Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
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Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
6. Ethan Jr. High - 03
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Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 44 Students
7. Plankinton Jr. High - 03
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Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 51 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Davison County, SD
Davison County, SD has 12 elementary schools with 2,782 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 Davison County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Davison County greatly exceed expectations.
1. West Lyon Elementary School
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West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
2. Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
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Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 123 Students
3. Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
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Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 104 Students
4. Hills-beaver Creek Elementary
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Hills-beaver Creek School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 145 Students
5. Parkston Elementary - 02
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Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
6. L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
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Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 436 Students
7. Ethan Elementary - 02
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Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
8. Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
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Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 390 Students
9. Longfellow Elementary - 05
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Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students
10. Plankinton Elementary - 02
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Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 141 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Davison County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Davison County, SD has a total population of 19,956 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Davison 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 Davison County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Davison County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Davison 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 Davison County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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