Best High Schools in Jefferson, SD

High schools
2
Students
662
Avg actual
64%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students

2. Dakota Valley High School - 01

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dakota Valley School District 61-8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Jefferson, SD

Middle schools
2
Students
495
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dakota Valley School District 61-8 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students

2. Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03

B

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson, SD

Elementary schools
3
Students
918
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dakota Valley Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dakota Valley School District 61-8 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 365 Students

2. Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

B-

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dakota Valley School District 61-8 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 232 Students

3. Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02

C+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 321 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson, SD

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

Community Factors

Jefferson, SD has a total population of 1,920 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Jefferson, SD

2,075

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jefferson, SD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

10.82 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.44 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson, SD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,473 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Jefferson, SD

How many schools are in Jefferson, SD?

Jefferson, SD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,075 students in total.

How do schools in Jefferson perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in Jefferson score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Jefferson meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson?

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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