Best Schools in Day County, SD
Day County, SD has 19 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 2,233 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Day County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Day County, SD
The top high schools in Day County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Groton Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
2. Webster Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
3. Langford Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
4. Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
5. Florence High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
6. Waubay High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
Best Middle Schools in Day County, SD
The top middle schools in Day County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Webster Area Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
2. Groton Area Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
3. Langford Area Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 42 Students
4. Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
5. Waubay Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 32 Students
6. Florence Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Day County, SD
The top elementary schools in Day County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Langford Area Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
2. Groton Area Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
3. Webster Area Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
4. Waubay Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
5. Florence Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
6. Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
7. Enemy Swim Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Day County, SD
How many schools are in Day County, SD?
Day County, SD has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 2,233 students in total.
How do schools in Day County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Day County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Day County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Day 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: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Day County
School districts (2)
- Waubay School District 18-3 (3 schools)
- Webster Area 18-5 (3 schools)