Best Schools in Meade County, SD
Meade County, SD has a total of 32 schools including 6 high schools, 15 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 7,386 students attend Meade County, SD schools. On average, schools in Meade County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Meade County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Meade County, SD
Meade County, SD has 6 high schools with 2,201 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 Meade County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Meade County meet expectations.
1. Faith High School - 01
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Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 80 Students
2. Sundance Secondary School
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Crook County School District #1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 195 Students
3. Douglas High School - 03
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Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
4. Wall High School - 01
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Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 99 Students
5. Newell High School - 01
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Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
6. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
7. Rapid City High School - 45
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
Best Middle Schools in Meade County, SD
Meade County, SD has 15 middle schools with 2,638 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 Meade County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Meade County don't meet expectations.
1. Newcastle Middle School
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Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
2. Stagebarn Middle School - 10
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 457 Students
3. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
4. Wall Middle School - 06
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Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 68 Students
5. West Middle School - 37
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
6. Faith Jr. High - 06
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Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 26 Students
7. Newell Middle School - 04
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Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Meade County, SD
Meade County, SD has 10 elementary schools with 2,547 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 Meade County score 40% 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 Meade County don't meet expectations.
1. Whitewood Elementary - 04
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 109 Students
2. Sundance Elementary
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Crook County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 242 Students
3. Pinedale Elementary - 11
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
4. Vandenberg Elementary - 02
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Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 441 Students
5. Faith Elementary - 02
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Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 64 Students
6. Central Meade County School - 09
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 56 Students
7. Newell Elementary - 02
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Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
8. Black Hawk Elementary - 03
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students
9. Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 523 Students
10. Hereford Elementary - 08
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 11 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Meade County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Meade County, SD has a total population of 29,852 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Meade 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 Meade County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Meade County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Meade 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 Meade County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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