Best Schools in Groton, SD
Groton, SD has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,224 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Groton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Groton, SD
The top high schools in Groton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Groton Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
2. Central High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1388 Students
Best Middle Schools in Groton, SD
The top middle schools in Groton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Groton Area Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
2. Holgate Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
3. Simmons Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 483 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Groton, SD
The top elementary schools in Groton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Groton Area Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
2. Mike Miller Elementary - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 244 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Groton, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Groton, SD has a total population of 1,605 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Groton, 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 Groton, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Groton, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Groton, 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 Groton, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Groton, SD
How many schools are in Groton, SD?
Groton, SD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,224 students in total.
How do schools in Groton perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Groton score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Groton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Groton?
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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- Projected: 42%
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Every school in Groton
3 of 3 schools in Groton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Groton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.