Best Schools in Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County, SD has a total of 49 schools including 14 high schools, 12 middle schools and 21 elementary schools. A total of 21,602 students attend Lincoln County, SD schools. On average, schools in Lincoln County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lincoln County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County, SD has 14 high schools with 9,476 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 Lincoln County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lincoln County greatly exceed expectations.
1. West Lyon High School
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West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
2. Alcester-hudson High School - 01
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Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
3. Tea Area High School - 03
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Tea Area School District 41-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students
4. Lincoln High School - 02
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Sioux Falls School District 49-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1883 Students
5. Harrisburg High School - 01
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Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students
6. Lennox High School - 01
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Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
7. Roosevelt High School - 03
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Sioux Falls School District 49-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1713 Students
8. Canton High School - 01
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Canton School District 41-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
9. Beresford High School - 01
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Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
10. Centerville High School - 01
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Centerville School District 60-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County, SD has 12 middle schools with 5,055 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 Lincoln County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lincoln County don't meet expectations.
1. West Lyon Junior High School
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West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 133 Students
2. Lennox Jr. High - 08
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Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 189 Students
3. Memorial Middle School - 04
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Sioux Falls School District 49-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1168 Students
4. Edison Middle School - 06
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Sioux Falls School District 49-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students
5. Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
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Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
6. Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
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Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students
7. Canton Middle School - 04
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Canton School District 41-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 203 Students
8. Beresford Middle School - 03
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Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 174 Students
9. Lennox Intermediate - 09
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Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 168 Students
10. Tea Area Middle School - 02
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Tea Area School District 41-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County, SD has 21 elementary schools with 7,029 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 Lincoln County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lincoln County meet expectations.
1. West Lyon Elementary School
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West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
2. Endeavor Elementary - 07
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Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students
3. Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
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Sioux Falls School District 49-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 952 Students
4. Liberty Elementary - 02
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Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
5. Freedom Elementary - 06
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Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students
6. Journey Elementary - 05
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Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students
7. Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
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Tea Area School District 41-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 491 Students
8. Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06
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Tea Area School District 41-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
9. Lawrence Elementary - 02
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Canton School District 41-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 388 Students
10. Explorer Elementary - 04
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Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lincoln County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lincoln County, SD has a total population of 65,161 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lincoln County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lincoln County, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lincoln County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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