Best Schools in Fairburn, SD
Fairburn, SD has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 911 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Fairburn greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairburn, SD
The top high schools in Fairburn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairburn, SD
The top middle schools in Fairburn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer Jr. High - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairburn, SD
The top elementary schools in Fairburn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 304 Students
2. Hermosa Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairburn, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairburn, SD has a total population of 338 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairburn, 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 Fairburn, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairburn, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairburn, 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 Fairburn, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairburn, SD
How many schools are in Fairburn, SD?
Fairburn, SD has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 911 students in total.
How do schools in Fairburn perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Fairburn score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Fairburn greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fairburn?
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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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 41%
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