Best Schools in Dell Rapids, SD
Dell Rapids, SD has 17 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,849 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Dell Rapids exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dell Rapids, SD
The top high schools in Dell Rapids, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Baltic High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltic School District 49-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
2. Chester High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
3. Tri-valley High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
4. Dell Rapids High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
5. Garretson High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dell Rapids, SD
The top middle schools in Dell Rapids, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
2. Baltic Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltic School District 49-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
3. Chester Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
4. Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
5. Garretson Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dell Rapids, SD
The top elementary schools in Dell Rapids, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 393 Students
2. Baltic Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltic School District 49-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
3. Tri-valley Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 352 Students
4. Chester Elementary -02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
5. Garretson Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dell Rapids, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dell Rapids, SD has a total population of 4,773 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dell Rapids, 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 Dell Rapids, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dell Rapids, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dell Rapids, 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 Dell Rapids, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dell Rapids, SD
How many schools are in Dell Rapids, SD?
Dell Rapids, SD has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,849 students in total.
How do schools in Dell Rapids perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Dell Rapids score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Dell Rapids exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dell Rapids?
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: 57%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Dell Rapids
3 of 3 schools in Dell Rapids carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Dell Rapids. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.