Best Schools in Forest City, SD
Forest City, SD has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 689 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Forest City greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Forest City, SD
The top high schools in Forest City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gettysburg High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gettysburg School District 53-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
2. Eagle Butte High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Butte School District 20-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 13 Students
3. Hoven High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 29 Students
Best Middle Schools in Forest City, SD
The top middle schools in Forest City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hoven Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 14 Students
2. Gettysburg Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gettysburg School District 53-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
3. Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Butte School District 20-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 10 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Forest City, SD
The top elementary schools in Forest City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gettysburg Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gettysburg School District 53-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 95 Students
2. Hoven Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 74 Students
3. Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Butte School District 20-1 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 242 Students
4. Eagle Butte Primary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Butte School District 20-1 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 96 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Forest City, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Forest City, SD has a total population of 266 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Forest City, 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 Forest City, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Forest City, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Forest City, 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 Forest City, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Forest City, SD
How many schools are in Forest City, SD?
Forest City, SD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 689 students in total.
How do schools in Forest City perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Forest City score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Forest City greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Forest City?
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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