Best High Schools in Florence, SD

Florence, SD has 5 high schools with 1,518 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 Florence score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Florence greatly exceed expectations.

1. Henry High School - 01

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students

2. Waubay High School - 01

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students

3. Watertown High School - 01

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students

4. Florence High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students

5. Waverly-south Shore High School - 01

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students

Best Middle Schools in Florence, SD

Florence, SD has 5 middle schools with 805 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 Florence score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Florence don't meet expectations.

1. Watertown Middle School - 02

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students

2. Florence Middle School - 03

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students

3. Waubay Middle School - 03

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 32 Students

4. Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students

5. Henry Middle School - 03

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 45 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Florence, SD

Florence, SD has 5 elementary schools with 479 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 Florence score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Florence don't meet expectations.

1. Henry Elementary - 02

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 93 Students

2. Lismore Colony Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clinton-graceville-beardsley • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 25 Students

3. Florence Elementary - 02

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students

4. Waubay Elementary - 02

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students

5. Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Florence, SD

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

Community Factors

Florence, SD has a total population of 591 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Florence, SD

2,802

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Florence, SD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

5.35 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

2.72 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Florence, SD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Florence, SD Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Florence, SD

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Waverly, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Wallace, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Kampeska, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Henry, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rauville, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Watertown, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
South Shore, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Foley, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bradley, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Grover, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations