Best Schools in Howes, SD
Howes, SD has 13 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,831 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Howes exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Howes, SD
The top high schools in Howes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faith High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 80 Students
2. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
3. Philip High School - 01
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Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
4. Dupree High School - 01
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Dupree School District 64-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
5. Wall High School - 01
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Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 99 Students
Best Middle Schools in Howes, SD
The top middle schools in Howes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wall Middle School - 06
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 68 Students
2. Faith Jr. High - 06
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Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 26 Students
3. Dupree Jr. High - 04
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Projected Test Scores
Dupree School District 64-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 50 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Howes, SD
The top elementary schools in Howes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faith Elementary - 02
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 64 Students
2. Wall Elementary - 02
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Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 116 Students
3. Dupree Elementary - 02
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Dupree School District 64-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 232 Students
4. Milesville Elementary - 08
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Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 16 Students
5. Opal Elementary - 15
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 14 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Howes, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Howes, SD has a total population of 281 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Howes, 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 Howes, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Howes, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Howes, 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 Howes, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Howes, SD
How many schools are in Howes, SD?
Howes, SD has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,831 students in total.
How do schools in Howes perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Howes score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Howes exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Howes?
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: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations