Best Schools in Lake County, SD
Lake County, SD has 28 public schools (9 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 3,577 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Lake County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake County, SD
The top high schools in Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sioux Valley High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
2. Chester High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
3. Madison High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 382 Students
4. Mccook Central High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
5. Colman-egan High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
6. Chester Area Cyber School - 92
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Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
7. High Plains - 06
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Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 52 Students
8. Oldham-ramona High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
9. Rutland High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Rutland School District 39-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake County, SD
The top middle schools in Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chester Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
2. Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
3. Madison Middle School - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
4. Mccook Central Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 96 Students
5. Colman-egan Jr. High - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 47 Students
6. Rutland Jr. High - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Rutland School District 39-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
7. Oldham-ramona Jr. High - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 16 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake County, SD
The top elementary schools in Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 354 Students
2. Madison Elementary - 07
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Projected Test Scores
Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 508 Students
3. Colman Elementary - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students
4. Chester Elementary -02
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Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
5. Mccook Central Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 184 Students
6. Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 36 Students
7. Graceville Colony - 07
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 15 Students
8. St Thomas School
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Projected Test Scores
St Thomas School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 65 Students
9. Madison Christian School
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Madison Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 35 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.
Questions About Schools in Lake County, SD
How many schools are in Lake County, SD?
Lake County, SD has 28 public schools: 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 3,577 students in total.
How do schools in Lake County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Lake County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Lake County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake 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: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lake County
1 places in Lake County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Winfred (1)
School districts (2)
- Chester Area School District 39-1 (7 schools)
- Madison Central School District 39-2 (3 schools)