Best Schools in Garretson, SD
Garretson, SD has 13 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,553 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Garretson greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Garretson, SD
The top high schools in Garretson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Baltic High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltic School District 49-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
2. Brandon Valley High School - 01
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Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
3. Dell Rapids High School - 01
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Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
4. Garretson High School - 01
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Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
Best Middle Schools in Garretson, SD
The top middle schools in Garretson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
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Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 728 Students
2. Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
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Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
3. Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
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Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 729 Students
4. Baltic Middle School - 03
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Baltic School District 49-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
5. Garretson Middle School - 03
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Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Garretson, SD
The top elementary schools in Garretson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
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Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 393 Students
2. Brandon Elementary - 03
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Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 701 Students
3. Baltic Elementary - 02
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Baltic School District 49-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
4. Garretson Elementary - 02
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Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Garretson, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Garretson, SD has a total population of 2,210 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Garretson, 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 Garretson, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garretson, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garretson, 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 Garretson, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Garretson, SD
How many schools are in Garretson, SD?
Garretson, SD has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,553 students in total.
How do schools in Garretson perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Garretson score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Garretson greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Garretson?
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 Garretson
3 of 3 schools in Garretson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 3 public schools we grade in Garretson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.