Best Schools in Day County, SD
Day County, SD has a total of 22 schools including 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 2,419 students attend Day County, SD schools. On average, schools in Day County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Day County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Day County, SD
Day County, SD has 7 high schools with 630 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 Day County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Day County meet expectations.
1. Waubay High School - 01
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Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
2. Groton Area High School - 01
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Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
3. Florence High School - 01
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Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
4. Webster Area High School - 01
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Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
5. Langford Area High School - 01
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Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
6. Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
7. Lismore Colony Senior High School
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Clinton-graceville-beardsley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students
Best Middle Schools in Day County, SD
Day County, SD has 7 middle schools with 516 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 Day County score 41% 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 Day County exceed expectations.
1. Langford Area Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
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Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 42 Students
2. Groton Area Middle School - 04
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Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
3. Webster Area Middle School - 02
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Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
4. Florence Middle School - 03
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Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
5. Browns Valley Middle
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Browns Valley Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 1 • 62 Students
6. Waubay Middle School - 03
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Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 32 Students
7. Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Day County, SD
Day County, SD has 8 elementary schools with 1,273 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 Day County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Day County underperform expectations.
1. Groton Area Elementary - 02
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Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
2. Webster Area Elementary - 03
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Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
3. Browns Valley Elementary
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Browns Valley Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 118 Students
4. Langford Area Elementary - 02
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Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
5. Florence Elementary - 02
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Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
6. Waubay Elementary - 02
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Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
7. Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
8. Enemy Swim Day School
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Enemy Swim Day School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 132 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Day County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Day County, SD has a total population of 5,449 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Day 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 Day County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Day County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Day 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 Day County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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