Best Schools in Fort Thompson, SD
Fort Thompson, SD has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,221 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Fort Thompson greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fort Thompson, SD
The top high schools in Fort Thompson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lyman High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyman School District 42-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
2. Chamberlain High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fort Thompson, SD
The top middle schools in Fort Thompson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lyman Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyman School District 42-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 83 Students
2. Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 182 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fort Thompson, SD
The top elementary schools in Fort Thompson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chamberlain Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
2. Lyman Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyman School District 42-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 200 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fort Thompson, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fort Thompson, SD has a total population of 1,484 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fort Thompson, 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 Thompson, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fort Thompson, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fort Thompson, 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 Thompson, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fort Thompson, SD
How many schools are in Fort Thompson, SD?
Fort Thompson, SD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,221 students in total.
How do schools in Fort Thompson perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Fort Thompson score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Fort Thompson greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fort Thompson?
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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