Best Schools in Houghton, SD
Houghton, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,176 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Houghton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Houghton, SD
The top high schools in Houghton, 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. Britton-hecla High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students
3. Frederick High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick Area School District 06-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
Best Middle Schools in Houghton, SD
The top middle schools in Houghton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frederick Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick Area School District 06-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 29 Students
2. Groton Area Middle School - 04
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
3. Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 104 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Houghton, SD
The top elementary schools in Houghton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frederick Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick Area School District 06-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 79 Students
2. Groton Area Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
3. Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 174 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Houghton, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Houghton, SD has a total population of 132 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Houghton, 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 Houghton, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Houghton, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Houghton, 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 Houghton, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Houghton, SD
How many schools are in Houghton, SD?
Houghton, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,176 students in total.
How do schools in Houghton perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Houghton score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Houghton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Houghton?
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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