Best Schools in Jackson County, SD
Jackson County, SD has 16 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 2,087 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, SD
The top high schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kadoka Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
2. Philip High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
3. Wall High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 99 Students
4. Lakota Tech High School - 10
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, SD
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kadoka Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 50 Students
2. Philip Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 49 Students
3. Wall Middle School - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 68 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, SD
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. Wall Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 116 Students
3. Philip Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 152 Students
4. Longvalley Elementary - 10
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 32 Students
5. Interior Elementary - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 33 Students
6. Rockyford School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 396 Students
7. Midland Elementary - 11
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 14 Students
8. Red Shirt School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 43 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.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, SD
How many schools are in Jackson County, SD?
Jackson County, SD has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 2,087 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Jackson County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson County?
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: 26%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
School districts (1)
- Kadoka Area School District 35-2 (6 schools)