Best High Schools in Madison, SD

Madison, SD has 3 high schools with 538 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 Madison score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Madison don't meet expectations.

1. Madison High School - 01

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 382 Students

2. Chester High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students

3. Rutland High School - 01

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rutland School District 39-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students

Best Middle Schools in Madison, SD

Madison, SD has 3 middle schools with 380 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 Madison score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Madison meet expectations.

1. Rutland Jr. High - 03

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rutland School District 39-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students

2. Madison Middle School - 02

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students

3. Chester Middle School - 03

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Madison, SD

Madison, SD has 4 elementary schools with 688 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 Madison score 48% 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 Madison exceed expectations.

1. Madison Elementary - 07

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 508 Students

2. Rutland Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rutland School District 39-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 79 Students

3. Rustic Acres Elementary - 04

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 36 Students

4. St Thomas School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Thomas School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 65 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Madison, SD

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Madison, SD has a total population of 7,099 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Madison, SD

1,606

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Madison, SD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

21.54 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

9.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Madison, SD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Madison, SD.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,161 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Madison, SD Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Madison, SD

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Prairie Village, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Junius, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Wentworth, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Smiths Park, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Ramona, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Orland, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Franklin, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Brant Lake, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Rutland, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Chester, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations