Best Schools in Eureka, SD
Eureka, SD has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 566 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Eureka meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Eureka, SD
The top high schools in Eureka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leola High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students
2. Eureka High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka School District 44-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students
3. Edmunds Central High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 35 Students
4. Herreid High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herreid School District 10-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
Best Middle Schools in Eureka, SD
The top middle schools in Eureka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Herreid Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herreid School District 10-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 35 Students
2. Eureka Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka School District 44-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 24 Students
3. Leola Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 25 Students
4. Edmunds Central Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 37 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Eureka, SD
The top elementary schools in Eureka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leola Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 59 Students
2. Edmunds Central Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 57 Students
3. Eureka Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka School District 44-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 105 Students
4. Herreid Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herreid School District 10-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 76 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Eureka, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Eureka, SD has a total population of 1,079 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Eureka, 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 Eureka, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Eureka, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Eureka, 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 Eureka, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Eureka, SD
How many schools are in Eureka, SD?
Eureka, SD has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 566 students in total.
How do schools in Eureka perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Eureka score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Eureka meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Eureka?
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: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Eureka
2 of 3 schools in Eureka carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Eureka. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.