Best Schools in James, SD
James, SD has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,224 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in James exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in James, SD
The top high schools in James, 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. Central High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1388 Students
Best Middle Schools in James, SD
The top middle schools in James, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Groton Area Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
2. Holgate Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
3. Simmons Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 483 Students
Best Elementary Schools in James, SD
The top elementary schools in James, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Groton Area Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
2. Mike Miller Elementary - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 244 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in James, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
James, SD has a total population of 87 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in James, 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 James, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in James, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for James, 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 James, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in James, SD
How many schools are in James, SD?
James, SD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,224 students in total.
How do schools in James perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in James score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in James exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in James?
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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