Best Schools in Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County, SD has 26 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 9 elementary) serving 2,573 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Kingsbury County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kingsbury County, SD
The top high schools in Kingsbury County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
2. Lake Preston High School - 01
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Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 49 Students
3. Arlington High School - 01
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Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
4. Hamlin High School - 01
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Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
5. Willow Lake High School - 01
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Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
6. De Smet High School - 01
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De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
7. Spring Lake Colony High School - 05
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Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 13 Students
8. Iroquois High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kingsbury County, SD
The top middle schools in Kingsbury County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Preston Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 36 Students
2. Howard Jr. High - 05
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Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
3. Arlington Jr. High - 03
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Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 38 Students
4. De Smet Middle School - 03
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De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 82 Students
5. Hamlin Middle School - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
6. Willow Lake Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 58 Students
7. Iroquois Middle School - 02
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Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 49 Students
8. Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05
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Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 11 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kingsbury County, SD
The top elementary schools in Kingsbury County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Preston Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
2. Arlington Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 155 Students
3. Howard Elementary - 02
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Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 129 Students
4. Hamlin Elementary - 09
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Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
5. Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
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De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students
6. Willow Lake Elementary - 02
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Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
7. Iroquois Elementary - 04
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Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 115 Students
8. Sunny Plains Christian School
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Sunny Plains Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 33 Students
9. Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04
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Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 22 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kingsbury County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kingsbury County, SD has a total population of 5,187 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kingsbury County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kingsbury County, SD
How many schools are in Kingsbury County, SD?
Kingsbury County, SD has 26 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 2,573 students in total.
How do schools in Kingsbury County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Kingsbury County score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Kingsbury County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kingsbury 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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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Kingsbury County
School districts (4)
- Iroquois School District 02-3 (4 schools)
- Arlington School District 38-1 (3 schools)
- De Smet School District 38-2 (3 schools)
- Lake Preston School District 38-3 (3 schools)