Best Schools in Davison County, SD
Davison County, SD has 28 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 4,802 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Davison County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Davison County, SD
The top high schools in Davison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkston High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 122 Students
2. Mount Vernon High School- 01
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
3. Ethan High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
4. Mitchell High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 896 Students
5. Corsica-stickney High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Corsica-stickney 21-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
6. Plankinton High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
7. Sanborn Central High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
8. Abbott House High School - 07
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 27 Students
Best Middle Schools in Davison County, SD
The top middle schools in Davison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
2. Ethan Jr. High - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 44 Students
3. Mitchell Middle School - 02
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Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
4. Corsica-stickney Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corsica-stickney 21-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 42 Students
5. Parkston Middle School - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 102 Students
6. Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 30 Students
7. Plankinton Jr. High - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 51 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Davison County, SD
The top elementary schools in Davison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corsica-stickney 21-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 170 Students
2. Ethan Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
3. Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
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Projected Test Scores
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 104 Students
4. Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 123 Students
5. Parkston Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
6. Longfellow Elementary - 05
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Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students
7. Plankinton Elementary - 02
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Plankinton School District 01-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 141 Students
8. Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
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Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 390 Students
9. L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 436 Students
10. New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
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Projected Test Scores
Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 22 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.
Questions About Schools in Davison County, SD
How many schools are in Davison County, SD?
Davison County, SD has 28 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 4,802 students in total.
How do schools in Davison County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Davison County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Davison County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Davison 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: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Davison County
School districts (3)
- Mitchell School District 17-2 (9 schools)
- Ethan School District 17-1 (3 schools)
- Mount Vernon School District 17-3 (3 schools)