Best Schools in Jones County, SD
Jones County, SD has a total of 6 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 756 students attend Jones County, SD schools. On average, schools in Jones County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jones County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Jones County, SD
Jones County, SD has 2 high schools with 275 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 Jones County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jones County exceed expectations.
1. Jones County High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
2. Newcastle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jones County, SD
Jones County, SD has 2 middle schools with 232 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 Jones County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jones 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. Jones County Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 54 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jones County, SD
Jones County, SD has 2 elementary schools with 249 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 Jones County score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jones County N/A.
1. Jones County Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 79 Students
2. Newcastle Elementary K-2
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 170 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jones County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jones County, SD has a total population of 917 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jones 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 Jones County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jones County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jones 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 Jones County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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