Best Schools in Dewey County, SD
Dewey County, SD has 14 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,210 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Dewey County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dewey County, SD
The top high schools in Dewey County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Timber Lake High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Timber Lake School District 20-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
2. Dupree High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dupree School District 64-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
3. Eagle Butte High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Butte School District 20-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 13 Students
4. E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Butte School District 20-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dewey County, SD
The top middle schools in Dewey County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Timber Lake Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Timber Lake School District 20-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 81 Students
2. Dupree Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dupree School District 64-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 50 Students
3. Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Butte School District 20-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 10 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dewey County, SD
The top elementary schools in Dewey County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Timber Lake Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Timber Lake School District 20-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 168 Students
2. Dupree Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dupree School District 64-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 232 Students
3. Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Butte School District 20-1 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 242 Students
4. Eagle Butte Primary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Butte School District 20-1 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 96 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dewey County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dewey County, SD has a total population of 5,239 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dewey 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 Dewey County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
48.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dewey County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dewey 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 Dewey County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dewey County, SD
How many schools are in Dewey County, SD?
Dewey County, SD has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,210 students in total.
How do schools in Dewey County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Dewey County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Dewey County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dewey 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Dewey County
School districts (1)
- Timber Lake School District 20-3 (3 schools)