Best High Schools in Hutchinson County, SD

Hutchinson County, SD has 11 high schools with 1,035 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hutchinson County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hutchinson County exceed expectations.

1. West Lyon High School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students

2. Bridgewater-emery High School - 01

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students

3. Ethan High School - 01

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students

4. Parkston High School - 01

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 122 Students

5. Freeman High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students

6. Scotland High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scotland School District 04-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 81 Students

7. Tripp-delmont High School - 01

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Tripp-delmont School District 33-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 45 Students

8. Menno High School - 01

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 74 Students

9. Our Home

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 24 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hutchinson County, SD

Hutchinson County, SD has 13 middle schools with 752 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hutchinson County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hutchinson County don't meet expectations.

1. West Lyon Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 133 Students

2. Menno Middle School - 05

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 65 Students

3. Freeman Jr High - 05

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 60 Students

4. Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students

5. Parkston Middle School - 05

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 102 Students

6. Tripp-delmont Jr. High - 02

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tripp-delmont School District 33-5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 15 Students

7. Ethan Jr. High - 03

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 44 Students

8. Scotland Middle School - 05

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Scotland School District 04-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 82 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hutchinson County, SD

Hutchinson County, SD has 8 elementary schools with 1,640 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hutchinson County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hutchinson County meet expectations.

1. West Lyon Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students

2. Parkston Elementary - 02

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students

3. Menno Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 82 Students

4. Ethan Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students

5. Freeman Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 173 Students

6. Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students

7. Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 34 Students

8. Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 32 Students

9. Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 47 Students

10. Tripp Elementary - 03

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tripp-delmont School District 33-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 101 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hutchinson County, SD

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Hutchinson County, SD has a total population of 7,427 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hutchinson County, SD

3,427

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hutchinson County, SD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

13.19 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

10.66 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hutchinson County, SD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hutchinson County, SD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,012 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hutchinson County, SD Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations