Best Schools in Faulk County, SD
Faulk County, SD has 22 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 1,820 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Faulk County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Faulk County, SD
The top high schools in Faulk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ipswich High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
2. Northwestern High School - 01
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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
3. Redfield High School - 01
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Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
4. Faulkton High School - 01
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Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
5. Edmunds Central High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 35 Students
6. Brentwood Colony Virtual High School - 92
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Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students
7. Hoven High School - 01
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Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 29 Students
Best Middle Schools in Faulk County, SD
The top middle schools in Faulk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ipswich Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 77 Students
2. Hoven Jr. High - 03
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Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 14 Students
3. Northwestern Middle School - 02
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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
4. Faulkton Middle School - 08
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Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
5. Redfield Middle School - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
6. Edmunds Central Middle School - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 37 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Faulk County, SD
The top elementary schools in Faulk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faulkton Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
2. Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10
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Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 30 Students
3. Ipswich Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 185 Students
4. Hoven Elementary - 02
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Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 74 Students
5. Edmunds Central Elementary - 05
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Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 57 Students
6. Northwestern Elementary - 04
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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
7. Redfield Elementary - 03
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Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
8. Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05
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Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 20 Students
9. Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06
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Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 34 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Faulk County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Faulk County, SD has a total population of 2,125 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Faulk 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 Faulk County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Faulk County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Faulk 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 Faulk County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Faulk County, SD
How many schools are in Faulk County, SD?
Faulk County, SD has 22 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 1,820 students in total.
How do schools in Faulk County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Faulk County score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Faulk County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Faulk 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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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Faulk County
School districts (1)
- Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 (7 schools)