Best Schools in Lake County, SD
Lake County, SD has a total of 33 schools including 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 3,603 students attend Lake County, SD schools. On average, schools in Lake County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lake County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Lake County, SD
Lake County, SD has 9 high schools with 1,198 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 Lake County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lake County underperform expectations.
1. Madison High School - 01
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Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 382 Students
2. Chester High School - 01
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
3. Mccook Central High School - 01
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Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
4. Sioux Valley High School - 01
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Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
5. High Plains - 06
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 52 Students
6. Oldham-ramona High School - 01
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Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
7. Chester Area Cyber School - 92
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
8. Rutland High School - 01
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Rutland School District 39-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
9. Colman-egan High School - 01
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Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake County, SD
Lake County, SD has 8 middle schools with 722 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 Lake County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lake County underperform expectations.
1. Rutland Jr. High - 03
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Rutland School District 39-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
2. Madison Middle School - 02
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Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
3. Mccook Central Middle School - 03
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Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 96 Students
4. Oldham-ramona Jr. High - 03
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Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 16 Students
5. Chester Middle School - 03
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
6. Colman-egan Jr. High - 02
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Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 47 Students
7. Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
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Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake County, SD
Lake County, SD has 12 elementary schools with 1,683 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 Lake County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lake County underperform expectations.
1. Madison Elementary - 07
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Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 508 Students
2. Colman Elementary - 03
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Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students
3. Rutland Elementary - 02
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Rutland School District 39-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 79 Students
4. Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
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Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 354 Students
5. Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02
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Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 66 Students
6. Chester Elementary -02
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
7. Graceville Colony - 07
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 15 Students
8. Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 36 Students
9. Mccook Central Elementary - 02
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Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 184 Students
10. Camridge Colony School - 04
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Rutland School District 39-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 22 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake County, SD has a total population of 11,059 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake 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 Lake County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake 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 Lake County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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