Best Schools in McPherson County, SD
McPherson County, SD has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 470 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in McPherson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McPherson County, SD
The top high schools in McPherson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leola High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students
2. Eureka High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka School District 44-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students
3. Edmunds Central High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 35 Students
4. Leola Alternative School - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 9 Students
Best Middle Schools in McPherson County, SD
The top middle schools in McPherson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eureka Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka School District 44-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 24 Students
2. Leola Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 25 Students
3. Edmunds Central Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 37 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McPherson County, SD
The top elementary schools in McPherson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leola Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 59 Students
2. Edmunds Central Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 57 Students
3. Eureka Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka School District 44-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 105 Students
4. Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 30 Students
5. Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 16 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
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 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
21.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 McPherson County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McPherson County, SD
How many schools are in McPherson County, SD?
McPherson County, SD has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 470 students in total.
How do schools in McPherson County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in McPherson County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in McPherson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McPherson 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: 58%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mcpherson County
School districts (2)
- Leola School District 44-2 (7 schools)
- Eureka School District 44-1 (3 schools)