Best High Schools in Fall River County, SD

Fall River County, SD has 4 high schools with 641 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 Fall River County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fall River County don't meet expectations.

1. Niobrara County High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Niobrara County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students

2. Hot Springs High School - 01

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students

3. Edgemont High School - 01

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Edgemont School District 23-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students

4. Oelrichs High School - 01

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oelrichs School District 23-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students

Best Middle Schools in Fall River County, SD

Fall River County, SD has 4 middle schools with 556 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 Fall River County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fall River County exceed expectations.

1. Hot Springs Middle School - 06

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students

2. Lusk Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Niobrara County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 234 Students

3. Oelrichs Jr. High - 03

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oelrichs School District 23-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 28 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Fall River County, SD

Fall River County, SD has 4 elementary schools with 697 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 Fall River County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fall River County don't meet expectations.

1. Hot Springs Elementary - 02

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students

2. Lusk Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Niobrara County School District #1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 302 Students

3. Oelrichs Elementary - 02

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oelrichs School District 23-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 41 Students

4. Edgemont Elementary - 03

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Edgemont School District 23-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 107 Students

5. Bethesda Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bethesda Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 2 • 23 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Fall River County, SD

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Fall River County, SD has a total population of 6,973 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Fall River County, SD

1,894

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fall River County, SD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

20.05 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.89 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.16 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fall River County, SD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fall River County, SD.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

930 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Fall River County, SD Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Fall River County, SD

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Custer County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Oglala Lakota County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Niobrara County, WY

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bennett County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Jackson County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mellette County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Todd County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Jones County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Natrona County, WY

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Tripp County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations