Best Schools in Dolton, SD
Dolton, SD has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,150 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Dolton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dolton, SD
The top high schools in Dolton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
2. Canistota High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students
3. Freeman High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
4. Marion High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 55 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dolton, SD
The top middle schools in Dolton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freeman Jr High - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 60 Students
2. Marion Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
4. Canistota Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 60 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dolton, SD
The top elementary schools in Dolton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
2. Canistota Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 157 Students
3. Marion Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
4. Freeman Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 173 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dolton, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dolton, SD has a total population of 331 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dolton, 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 Dolton, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dolton, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dolton, 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 Dolton, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dolton, SD
How many schools are in Dolton, SD?
Dolton, SD has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,150 students in total.
How do schools in Dolton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Dolton score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Dolton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dolton?
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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