Best Schools in Jackson County, SD
Jackson County, SD has a total of 9 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 1,172 students attend Jackson County, SD schools. On average, schools in Jackson County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, SD
Jackson County, SD has 2 high schools with 299 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 Jackson County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Newcastle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
2. Kadoka Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, SD
Jackson County, SD has 2 middle schools with 228 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 Jackson County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Newcastle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
2. Kadoka Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 50 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, SD
Jackson County, SD has 4 elementary schools with 359 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 Jackson County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Kadoka Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 124 Students
2. Longvalley Elementary - 10
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Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 32 Students
3. Interior Elementary - 09
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 33 Students
4. Newcastle Elementary K-2
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 170 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, SD has a total population of 2,806 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson County, 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 Jackson County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson County, 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 Jackson County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 28%
- Projected Test Scores: 27%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 42%
- Projected Test Scores: 44%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 38%
- Projected Test Scores: 34%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 56%
- Projected Test Scores: 47%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 21%
- Projected Test Scores: 20%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 47%
- Projected Test Scores: 27%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 32%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 36%
- Projected Test Scores: 39%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 46%
- Projected Test Scores: 44%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 32%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations