Best Schools in Meade County, SD
Meade County, SD has 29 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 16 elementary) serving 9,607 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Meade County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Meade County, SD
The top high schools in Meade County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faith High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 80 Students
2. Stevens High School - 42
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Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
3. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
4. Newell High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
5. Douglas High School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
6. Wall High School - 01
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Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 99 Students
Best Middle Schools in Meade County, SD
The top middle schools in Meade County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newell Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
2. Stagebarn Middle School - 10
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Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 457 Students
3. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
4. West Middle School - 37
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Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
5. Wall Middle School - 06
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Projected Test Scores
Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 68 Students
6. Faith Jr. High - 06
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Projected Test Scores
Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 26 Students
7. Douglas Middle School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Meade County, SD
The top elementary schools in Meade County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitewood Elementary - 04
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Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 109 Students
2. Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 523 Students
3. Faith Elementary - 02
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Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 64 Students
4. Pinedale Elementary - 11
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
5. Wall Elementary - 02
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Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 116 Students
6. Sturgis Elementary - 03
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 552 Students
7. Patriot Elementary -06
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Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 890 Students
8. Newell Elementary - 02
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Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
9. Vandenberg Elementary - 02
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Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 441 Students
10. Central Meade County School - 09
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Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 56 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.
Questions About Schools in Meade County, SD
How many schools are in Meade County, SD?
Meade County, SD has 29 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 9,607 students in total.
How do schools in Meade County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Meade County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Meade County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Meade 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Meade County, SD
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Meade County
1 places in Meade County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Union Center (2)
School districts (2)
- Meade School District 46-1 (11 schools)
- Faith School District 46-2 (4 schools)