Best Schools in Douglas County, SD
Douglas County, SD has 18 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 1,760 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Douglas County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Douglas County, SD
The top high schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkston High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 122 Students
2. Armour High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armour School District 21-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
3. Corsica-stickney High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corsica-stickney 21-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
4. Platte - Geddes High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
5. Tripp-delmont High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tripp-delmont School District 33-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 45 Students
Best Middle Schools in Douglas County, SD
The top middle schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
2. Corsica-stickney Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corsica-stickney 21-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 42 Students
3. Parkston Middle School - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 102 Students
4. Armour Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armour School District 21-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 49 Students
5. Tripp-delmont Jr. High - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tripp-delmont School District 33-5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 15 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Douglas County, SD
The top elementary schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corsica-stickney 21-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 170 Students
2. Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 219 Students
3. Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 42 Students
4. Parkston Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
5. Armour Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armour School District 21-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 123 Students
6. Tripp Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tripp-delmont School District 33-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 101 Students
7. Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tripp-delmont School District 33-5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 4 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.
Questions About Schools in Douglas County, SD
How many schools are in Douglas County, SD?
Douglas County, SD has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 1,760 students in total.
How do schools in Douglas County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Douglas County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Douglas County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Douglas 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: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Douglas County
School districts (2)
- Armour School District 21-1 (3 schools)
- Corsica-Stickney 21-3 (3 schools)