Best Schools in Deuel County, SD
Deuel County, SD has 21 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,421 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Deuel County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Deuel County, SD
The top high schools in Deuel County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Milbank High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milbank School District 25-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
2. Deuel High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 160 Students
3. Watertown High School - 01
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
4. Deubrook High School - 01
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Deubrook Area School District 05-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
5. Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
6. Estelline High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
Best Middle Schools in Deuel County, SD
The top middle schools in Deuel County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Milbank Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milbank School District 25-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 229 Students
2. Clear Lake Middle School - 04
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Projected Test Scores
Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
3. Watertown Intermediate School - 13
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Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 548 Students
4. Watertown Middle School - 02
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students
5. Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
6. Estelline Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Deuel County, SD
The top elementary schools in Deuel County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Milbank Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milbank School District 25-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
2. Estelline Elementary - 02
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Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
3. Lincoln Elementary - 05
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 338 Students
4. Deubrook Elementary - 03
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Deubrook Area School District 05-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 204 Students
5. Clear Lake Elementary - 02
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Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
6. Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
7. Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07
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Deubrook Area School District 05-6 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 27 Students
8. Red Willow Colony School - 09
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Deubrook Area School District 05-6 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students
9. Mckinley Elementary - 06
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Deuel County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Deuel County, SD has a total population of 4,295 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Deuel 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 Deuel County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Deuel County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Deuel 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 Deuel County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Deuel County, SD
How many schools are in Deuel County, SD?
Deuel County, SD has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,421 students in total.
How do schools in Deuel County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Deuel County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Deuel County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Deuel 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: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Deuel County
School districts (1)
- Deuel School District 19-4 (3 schools)