Best Schools in McCook County, SD
McCook County, SD has 39 public schools (12 high, 11 middle, 16 elementary) serving 5,468 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in McCook County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McCook County, SD
The top high schools in McCook County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard High School - 01
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Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
2. Chester High School - 01
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
3. Hanson High School - 01
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Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
4. West Central High School - 01
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West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
5. Montrose High School - 01
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Montrose School District 43-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 59 Students
6. Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
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Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
7. Madison High School - 01
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Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 382 Students
8. Mccook Central High School - 01
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Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
9. Canistota High School - 01
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Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students
10. Parker High School - 01
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Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 157 Students
Best Middle Schools in McCook County, SD
The top middle schools in McCook County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montrose Middle School - 03
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Montrose School District 43-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
2. Hanson Middle School - 02
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Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 87 Students
3. Howard Jr. High - 05
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Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
4. Freeman Jr High - 05
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Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 60 Students
5. Marion Middle School - 03
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Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
6. Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04
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Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
7. Madison Middle School - 02
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Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
8. West Central Middle School - 04
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West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
9. Canistota Middle School - 03
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Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 60 Students
10. Mccook Central Middle School - 03
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Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 96 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McCook County, SD
The top elementary schools in McCook County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard Elementary - 02
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Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 129 Students
2. Montrose Elementary - 02
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Montrose School District 43-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 107 Students
3. Hanson Elementary - 06
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Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 135 Students
4. Shannon Colony Elementary - 08
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Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 33 Students
5. Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02
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Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
6. Orland Colony Elementary - 04
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Montrose School District 43-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 36 Students
7. West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
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West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
8. Madison Elementary - 07
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Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 508 Students
9. Canistota Elementary - 02
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Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 157 Students
10. Marion Elementary - 02
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Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 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.
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 McCook County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McCook County, SD
How many schools are in McCook County, SD?
McCook County, SD has 39 public schools: 12 high schools, 11 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 5,468 students in total.
How do schools in McCook County perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in McCook County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in McCook County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McCook 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: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mccook County
School districts (4)
- McCook Central School District 43-7 (4 schools)
- Montrose School District 43-2 (4 schools)
- Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 (3 schools)
- Canistota School District 43-1 (3 schools)