Best Schools in Freeman, SD
Freeman, SD has 18 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 1,740 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Freeman exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Freeman, SD
The top high schools in Freeman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkston High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 122 Students
2. Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
3. Menno High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 74 Students
4. Viborg-hurley High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
5. Freeman High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
6. Marion High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 55 Students
Best Middle Schools in Freeman, SD
The top middle schools in Freeman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freeman Jr High - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 60 Students
2. Marion Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
4. Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 125 Students
5. Menno Middle School - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Freeman, SD
The top elementary schools in Freeman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
2. Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 161 Students
3. Marion Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
4. Freeman Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 173 Students
5. Menno Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 82 Students
6. Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 32 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Freeman, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Freeman, SD has a total population of 1,677 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Freeman, 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 Freeman, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Freeman, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Freeman, 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 Freeman, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Freeman, SD
How many schools are in Freeman, SD?
Freeman, SD has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 1,740 students in total.
How do schools in Freeman perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Freeman score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Freeman exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Freeman?
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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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Freeman
3 of 3 schools in Freeman carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Freeman. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.