Best Schools in Lake City, SD
Lake City, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,578 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Lake City meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake City, SD
The top high schools in Lake City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Britton-hecla High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students
2. Langford Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
3. Sisseton High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sisseton School District 54-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake City, SD
The top middle schools in Lake City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Langford Area Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 42 Students
2. Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 104 Students
3. Sisseton Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sisseton School District 54-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 288 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake City, SD
The top elementary schools in Lake City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Langford Area Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
2. Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 174 Students
3. Westside Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sisseton School District 54-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 395 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake City, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake City, SD has a total population of 428 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake City, 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 Lake City, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake City, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake City, 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 Lake City, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lake City, SD
How many schools are in Lake City, SD?
Lake City, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,578 students in total.
How do schools in Lake City perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Lake City score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Lake City meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake City?
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: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 37%
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