Best Schools in Letcher, SD
Letcher, SD has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,643 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Letcher greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Letcher, SD
The top high schools in Letcher, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Vernon High School- 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
2. Mitchell High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 896 Students
3. Woonsocket High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Woonsocket School District 55-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
4. Sanborn Central High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
Best Middle Schools in Letcher, SD
The top middle schools in Letcher, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
2. Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 30 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Letcher, SD
The top elementary schools in Letcher, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 104 Students
2. Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 123 Students
3. Woonsocket Elementary - 03
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woonsocket School District 55-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 195 Students
4. Abbott House Elementary - 06
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 15 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Letcher, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Letcher, SD has a total population of 452 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Letcher, 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 Letcher, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Letcher, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Letcher, 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 Letcher, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Letcher, SD
How many schools are in Letcher, SD?
Letcher, SD has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,643 students in total.
How do schools in Letcher perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Letcher score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Letcher greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Letcher?
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: 58%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations