Best Schools in Elk Point, SD
Elk Point, SD has 8 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,791 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Elk Point meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elk Point, SD
The top high schools in Elk Point, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
2. Alcester-hudson High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
3. Vermillion High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermillion School District 13-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 430 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elk Point, SD
The top middle schools in Elk Point, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vermillion Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermillion School District 13-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 321 Students
2. Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students
3. Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 53 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elk Point, SD
The top elementary schools in Elk Point, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 195 Students
2. Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 321 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elk Point, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elk Point, SD has a total population of 2,543 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elk Point, 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 Elk Point, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elk Point, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elk Point, 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 Elk Point, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elk Point, SD
How many schools are in Elk Point, SD?
Elk Point, SD has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,791 students in total.
How do schools in Elk Point perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Elk Point score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Elk Point meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elk Point?
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: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Elk Point
3 of 3 schools in Elk Point carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Elk Point. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.