Best Schools in Edmunds County, SD
Edmunds County, SD has 25 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 1,518 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Edmunds County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Edmunds County, SD
The top high schools in Edmunds County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warner High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Warner School District 06-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
2. Ipswich High School - 01
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Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
3. Northwestern High School - 01
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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
4. Faulkton High School - 01
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Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
5. Edmunds Central High School - 01
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Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 35 Students
6. Bowdle High School - 01
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Bowdle School District 22-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 43 Students
7. Hoven High School - 01
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Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 29 Students
Best Middle Schools in Edmunds County, SD
The top middle schools in Edmunds County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warner Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Warner School District 06-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students
2. Ipswich Middle School - 04
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Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 77 Students
3. Hoven Jr. High - 03
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Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 14 Students
4. Northwestern Middle School - 02
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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
5. Bowdle Jr. High - 03
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Bowdle School District 22-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 23 Students
6. Edmunds Central Middle School - 02
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Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 37 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Edmunds County, SD
The top elementary schools in Edmunds County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
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Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 34 Students
2. Warner Elementary - 02
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Warner School District 06-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 155 Students
3. Ipswich Elementary - 02
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Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 185 Students
4. Bowdle Elementary - 02
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Bowdle School District 22-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 46 Students
5. Hoven Elementary - 02
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Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 74 Students
6. Edmunds Central Elementary - 05
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Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 57 Students
7. Northwestern Elementary - 04
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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
8. Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05
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Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 23 Students
9. Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06
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Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 34 Students
10. Rosette Colony Elementary - 03
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Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 24 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Edmunds County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Edmunds County, SD has a total population of 3,986 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Edmunds 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 Edmunds County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Edmunds County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Edmunds 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 Edmunds County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Edmunds County, SD
How many schools are in Edmunds County, SD?
Edmunds County, SD has 25 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 1,518 students in total.
How do schools in Edmunds County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Edmunds County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Edmunds County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Edmunds 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: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Edmunds County
School districts (3)
- Ipswich Public School District 22-6 (6 schools)
- Edmunds Central School District 22-5 (4 schools)
- Bowdle School District 22-1 (3 schools)