Best Schools in Foley, SD
Foley, SD has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,472 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Foley meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Foley, SD
The top high schools in Foley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Castlewood High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
2. Watertown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
Best Middle Schools in Foley, SD
The top middle schools in Foley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watertown Intermediate School - 13
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 548 Students
2. Watertown Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students
3. Castlewood Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Foley, SD
The top elementary schools in Foley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Castlewood Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 154 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 338 Students
3. Mellette Elementary - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 212 Students
4. Mckinley Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Foley, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Foley, SD has a total population of 489 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Foley, 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 Foley, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Foley, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Foley, 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 Foley, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Foley, SD
How many schools are in Foley, SD?
Foley, SD has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,472 students in total.
How do schools in Foley perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Foley score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Foley meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Foley?
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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