Best Schools in Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County, SD has 50 public schools (10 high, 12 middle, 23 elementary) serving 24,324 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Lincoln County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lincoln County, SD
The top high schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centerville High School - 01
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Centerville School District 60-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
2. Lennox High School - 01
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Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
3. Lincoln High School - 02
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Sioux Falls School District 49-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1883 Students
4. Tea Area High School - 03
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Tea Area School District 41-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students
5. Canton High School - 01
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Canton School District 41-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
6. Alcester-hudson High School - 01
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Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
7. Roosevelt High School - 03
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Sioux Falls School District 49-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1713 Students
8. Harrisburg High School - 01
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Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students
9. Beresford High School - 01
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Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
10. Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81
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Sioux Falls School District 49-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 7 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lincoln County, SD
The top middle schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lennox Jr. High - 08
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Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 189 Students
2. Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
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Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
3. Lennox Intermediate - 09
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Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 168 Students
4. Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
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Sioux Falls School District 49-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 940 Students
5. Memorial Middle School - 04
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Sioux Falls School District 49-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1168 Students
6. Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
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Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students
7. Tea Area Middle School - 02
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Tea Area School District 41-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
8. Canton Middle School - 04
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Canton School District 41-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 203 Students
9. Centerville Middle School - 03
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Centerville School District 60-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
10. Edison Middle School - 06
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Sioux Falls School District 49-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lincoln County, SD
The top elementary schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adventure Elementary - 10
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Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
2. Lennox Elementary - 02
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Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 369 Students
3. Worthing Elementary - 05
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Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 126 Students
4. Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
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Tea Area School District 41-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 491 Students
5. Journey Elementary - 05
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Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students
6. Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06
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Tea Area School District 41-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
7. John Harris Elementary - 23
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Sioux Falls School District 49-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 706 Students
8. John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
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Sioux Falls School District 49-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 682 Students
9. Centerville Elementary - 02
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Centerville School District 60-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 128 Students
10. Endeavor Elementary - 07
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Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 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
Average Download Speed
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.
Questions About Schools in Lincoln County, SD
How many schools are in Lincoln County, SD?
Lincoln County, SD has 50 public schools: 10 high schools, 12 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 24,324 students in total.
How do schools in Lincoln County perform on state tests?
On average, 50 schools in Lincoln County score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Lincoln County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lincoln 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: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lincoln County
School districts (4)
- Harrisburg School District 41-2 (10 schools)
- Tea Area School District 41-5 (6 schools)
- Lennox School District 41-4 (5 schools)
- Canton School District 41-1 (3 schools)