Best Schools in McLaughlin, SD
McLaughlin, SD has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,016 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in McLaughlin exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McLaughlin, SD
The top high schools in McLaughlin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mobridge High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mobridge-pollock 62-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 182 Students
2. Mclaughlin High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students
Best Middle Schools in McLaughlin, SD
The top middle schools in McLaughlin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mobridge Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mobridge-pollock 62-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
2. Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McLaughlin, SD
The top elementary schools in McLaughlin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mobridge-pollock 62-6 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 116 Students
2. Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 203 Students
3. Freeman Davis Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mobridge-pollock 62-6 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 149 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McLaughlin, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McLaughlin, SD has a total population of 1,189 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McLaughlin, 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 McLaughlin, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
63.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
53.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McLaughlin, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McLaughlin, 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 McLaughlin, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McLaughlin, SD
How many schools are in McLaughlin, SD?
McLaughlin, SD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,016 students in total.
How do schools in McLaughlin perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in McLaughlin score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in McLaughlin exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McLaughlin?
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: 12%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Mclaughlin
3 of 3 schools in Mclaughlin carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
F: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Mclaughlin. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.