Best Schools in Jones County, SD
Jones County, SD has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 273 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Jones County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jones County, SD
The top high schools in Jones 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. Jones County High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jones County, SD
The top middle schools in Jones County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. 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
The top elementary schools in Jones County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. Midland Elementary - 11
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 14 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.
Questions About Schools in Jones County, SD
How many schools are in Jones County, SD?
Jones County, SD has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 273 students in total.
How do schools in Jones County perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Jones County score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Jones County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jones 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: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jones County
School districts (1)
- Jones County School District 37-3 (3 schools)