Best Schools in Fall River County, SD
Fall River County, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,059 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Fall River County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fall River County, SD
The top high schools in Fall River County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hot Springs High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students
2. Edgemont High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgemont School District 23-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
3. Oelrichs High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelrichs School District 23-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fall River County, SD
The top middle schools in Fall River County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hot Springs Middle School - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
2. Oelrichs Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelrichs School District 23-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 28 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fall River County, SD
The top elementary schools in Fall River County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edgemont Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgemont School District 23-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 107 Students
2. Hot Springs Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
3. Oelrichs Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelrichs School District 23-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 41 Students
4. Bethesda Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
20.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Fall River County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fall River County, SD
How many schools are in Fall River County, SD?
Fall River County, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,059 students in total.
How do schools in Fall River County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Fall River County score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Fall River County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fall River County?
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: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Fall River County
School districts (2)
- Hot Springs School District 23-2 (3 schools)
- Oelrichs School District 23-3 (3 schools)