Best Schools in Fairfax, SD
Fairfax, SD has a total of 8 schools including 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 771 students attend Fairfax, SD schools. On average, schools in Fairfax score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Fairfax meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Fairfax, SD
Fairfax, SD has 2 high schools with 155 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Fairfax score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fairfax meet expectations.
1. Burke High School - 01
SchoolGrade
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Burke School District 26-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
2. Andes Central High School - 01
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Andes Central School District 11-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairfax, SD
Fairfax, SD has 3 middle schools with 274 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Fairfax score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fairfax greatly exceed expectations.
1. Akron Westfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron Westfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 139 Students
2. Burke Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Burke School District 26-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 73 Students
3. Andes Central Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andes Central School District 11-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairfax, SD
Fairfax, SD has 3 elementary schools with 342 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Fairfax score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fairfax underperform expectations.
1. Burke Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke School District 26-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 108 Students
2. Andes Central Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andes Central School District 11-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 189 Students
3. South Central Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
South Central 26-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 45 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairfax, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairfax, SD has a total population of 312 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairfax, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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