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Best Schools in Fort Pierre, SD
Fort Pierre, SD has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 600 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Fort Pierre exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fort Pierre, SD
The top high schools in Fort Pierre, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stanley County High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanley County School District 57-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
2. Jones County High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fort Pierre, SD
The top middle schools in Fort Pierre, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jones County Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 54 Students
2. Stanley County Middle School - 02
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanley County School District 57-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 86 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fort Pierre, SD
The top elementary schools in Fort Pierre, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jones County Elementary - 02
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 79 Students
2. Stanley County Elementary - 08
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Projected Test Scores
Stanley County School District 57-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 188 Students
3. Cheyenne Elementary - 06
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Projected Test Scores
Stanley County School District 57-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 9 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fort Pierre, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fort Pierre, SD has a total population of 2,397 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fort Pierre, 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 Fort Pierre, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fort Pierre, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fort Pierre, 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 Fort Pierre, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fort Pierre, SD
How many schools are in Fort Pierre, SD?
Fort Pierre, SD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 600 students in total.
How do schools in Fort Pierre perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Fort Pierre score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Fort Pierre exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fort Pierre?
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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Every school in Fort Pierre
3 of 3 schools in Fort Pierre carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 3 public schools we grade in Fort Pierre. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.