Best Schools in Douglas County, SD
Douglas County, SD has a total of 19 schools including 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 2,348 students attend Douglas County, SD schools. On average, schools in Douglas County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Douglas County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Douglas County, SD
Douglas County, SD has 7 high schools with 811 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Douglas County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Douglas County don't meet expectations.
1. West Lyon High School
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West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
2. Parkston High School - 01
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Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 122 Students
3. Corsica-stickney High School - 01
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Corsica-stickney 21-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
4. Tripp-delmont High School - 01
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Tripp-delmont School District 33-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 45 Students
5. Platte - Geddes High School - 01
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Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
6. Armour High School - 01
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Armour School District 21-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
Best Middle Schools in Douglas County, SD
Douglas County, SD has 7 middle schools with 454 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Douglas County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Douglas County greatly exceed expectations.
1. West Lyon Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 133 Students
2. Armour Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
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Armour School District 21-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 49 Students
3. Corsica-stickney Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
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Corsica-stickney 21-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 42 Students
4. Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
5. Parkston Middle School - 05
SchoolGrade
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Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 102 Students
6. Tripp-delmont Jr. High - 02
SchoolGrade
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Tripp-delmont School District 33-5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 15 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Douglas County, SD
Douglas County, SD has 5 elementary schools with 1,083 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Douglas County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Douglas County exceed expectations.
1. West Lyon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
2. Parkston Elementary - 02
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Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
3. Tripp Elementary - 03
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Tripp-delmont School District 33-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 101 Students
4. Armour Elementary - 02
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Armour School District 21-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 123 Students
5. Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05
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Tripp-delmont School District 33-5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 4 Students
6. Platte Colony Elementary - 10
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Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Douglas County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Douglas County, SD has a total population of 2,835 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Douglas 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 Douglas County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Douglas County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Douglas 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 Douglas County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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