Best Schools in Galena, SD
Galena, SD has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,189 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Galena exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Galena, SD
The top high schools in Galena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
2. Lead-deadwood High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 222 Students
Best Middle Schools in Galena, SD
The top middle schools in Galena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
2. Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Galena, SD
The top elementary schools in Galena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitewood Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 109 Students
2. Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 523 Students
3. Sturgis Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 552 Students
4. Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Galena, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Galena, SD has a total population of 401 with 17% 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 Galena, 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 Galena, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Galena, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Galena, 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 Galena, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Galena, SD
How many schools are in Galena, SD?
Galena, SD has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,189 students in total.
How do schools in Galena perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Galena score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Galena exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Galena?
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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