Best Schools in Jerauld County, SD
Jerauld County, SD has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 1,856 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Jerauld County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jerauld County, SD
The top high schools in Jerauld County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woonsocket High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woonsocket School District 55-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
2. Wessington Springs High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
3. Kimball High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
4. Huron High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
5. Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jerauld County, SD
The top middle schools in Jerauld County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kimball Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 96 Students
2. Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 8 Students
3. Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 42 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jerauld County, SD
The top elementary schools in Jerauld County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
2. Kimball Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 123 Students
3. Woonsocket Elementary - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Woonsocket School District 55-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 195 Students
4. Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 24 Students
5. Riverside Colony Elementary - 15
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Projected Test Scores
Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 15 Students
6. Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94
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Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 14 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jerauld County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jerauld County, SD has a total population of 1,663 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jerauld 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 Jerauld County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jerauld County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jerauld 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 Jerauld County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jerauld County, SD
How many schools are in Jerauld County, SD?
Jerauld County, SD has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 1,856 students in total.
How do schools in Jerauld County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Jerauld County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Jerauld County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jerauld 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: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jerauld County
School districts (1)
- Wessington Springs School District 36-2 (7 schools)