Best Schools in Emery, SD
Emery, SD has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,196 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Emery exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Emery, SD
The top high schools in Emery, 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. Hanson High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
4. Freeman High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
Best Middle Schools in Emery, SD
The top middle schools in Emery, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hanson Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 87 Students
2. Freeman Jr High - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 60 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Emery, SD
The top elementary schools in Emery, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hanson Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 135 Students
2. Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
3. Freeman Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 173 Students
4. Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 32 Students
5. Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 31 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Emery, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Emery, SD has a total population of 1,010 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Emery, 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 Emery, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Emery, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Emery, 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 Emery, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Emery, SD
How many schools are in Emery, SD?
Emery, SD has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,196 students in total.
How do schools in Emery perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Emery score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Emery exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Emery?
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: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Emery
2 of 2 schools in Emery carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Emery. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.