Best Schools in McCook County, SD
McCook County, SD has a total of 36 schools including 11 high schools, 13 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 4,957 students attend McCook County, SD schools. On average, schools in McCook County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in McCook County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in McCook County, SD
McCook County, SD has 11 high schools with 1,678 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 McCook County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in McCook County exceed expectations.
1. Montrose High School - 01
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Montrose School District 43-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 59 Students
2. Canistota High School - 01
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Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
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Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
4. Parker High School - 01
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Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 157 Students
5. West Central High School - 01
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West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
6. Madison High School - 01
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Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 382 Students
7. Chester High School - 01
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
8. Mccook Central High School - 01
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Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
9. Howard High School - 01
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Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
10. Freeman High School - 01
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Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
Best Middle Schools in McCook County, SD
McCook County, SD has 13 middle schools with 1,247 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 McCook County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in McCook County don't meet expectations.
1. Freeman Jr High - 05
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Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 60 Students
2. Canistota Middle School - 03
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Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 60 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04
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Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
4. West Central Middle School - 04
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West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
5. Madison Middle School - 02
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Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
6. Mccook Central Middle School - 03
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Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 96 Students
7. Montrose Middle School - 03
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Montrose School District 43-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
8. Marion Middle School - 03
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Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
9. Chester Middle School - 03
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
10. Parker Jr. High - 03
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Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 72 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McCook County, SD
McCook County, SD has 12 elementary schools with 2,032 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 McCook County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in McCook County don't meet expectations.
1. Shannon Colony Elementary - 08
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Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 33 Students
2. Madison Elementary - 07
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Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 508 Students
3. Parker Elementary - 02
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Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 262 Students
4. Freeman Elementary - 02
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Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 173 Students
5. Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02
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Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
6. Canistota Elementary - 02
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Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 157 Students
7. Marion Elementary - 02
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Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
8. Montrose Elementary - 02
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Montrose School District 43-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 107 Students
9. West Central Hartford Elementary - 05
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West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 281 Students
10. Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 36 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McCook County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McCook County, SD has a total population of 5,682 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McCook 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 McCook County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McCook County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McCook County, SD.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit McCook County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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