Best High Schools in McPherson County, SD

McPherson County, SD has 6 high schools with 350 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 McPherson County score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in McPherson County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Eureka High School - 01

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Eureka School District 44-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students

2. Edmunds Central High School - 01

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 35 Students

3. Breckenridge Senior High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Breckenridge Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students

4. Leola High School - 01

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students

5. Lismore Colony Senior High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Clinton-graceville-beardsley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students

6. Leola Alternative School - 07

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 9 Students

Best Middle Schools in McPherson County, SD

McPherson County, SD has 4 middle schools with 148 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 McPherson County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in McPherson County meet expectations.

1. Browns Valley Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Browns Valley Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 1 • 62 Students

2. Leola Jr. High - 03

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 25 Students

3. Eureka Jr. High - 03

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eureka School District 44-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 24 Students

4. Edmunds Central Middle School - 02

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 37 Students

Best Elementary Schools in McPherson County, SD

McPherson County, SD has 7 elementary schools with 417 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 McPherson County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in McPherson County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Eureka Elementary - 02

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Eureka School District 44-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 105 Students

2. Leola Elementary - 02

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 59 Students

3. Browns Valley Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Browns Valley Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 118 Students

4. Grassland Colony Elementary - 06

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 16 Students

5. Edmunds Central Elementary - 05

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 57 Students

6. Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 32 Students

7. Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 30 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in McPherson County, SD

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

Community Factors

McPherson County, SD has a total population of 2,411 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in McPherson County, SD

915

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood McPherson County, SD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

21.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.99 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.63 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McPherson County, SD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

33 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near McPherson County, SD

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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations