Best Schools in Moody County, SD
Moody County, SD has 25 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,672 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Moody County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Moody County, SD
The top high schools in Moody County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sioux Valley High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
2. Chester High School - 01
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
3. Brookings High School - 01
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Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students
4. Colman-egan High School - 01
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Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
5. Dell Rapids High School - 01
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Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
6. Elkton High School - 01
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Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students
7. Flandreau High School - 01
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Flandreau School District 50-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
8. Flandreau Indian Boarding School
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Flandreau Indian Boarding School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
Best Middle Schools in Moody County, SD
The top middle schools in Moody County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
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Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
2. Chester Middle School - 03
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
3. Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
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Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
4. George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
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Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
5. Flandreau Middle School - 03
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Flandreau School District 50-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 186 Students
6. Elkton Jr. High - 03
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Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 73 Students
7. Colman-egan Jr. High - 02
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Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 47 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Moody County, SD
The top elementary schools in Moody County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
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Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 393 Students
2. Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
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Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 473 Students
3. Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
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Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 354 Students
4. Colman Elementary - 03
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Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students
5. Chester Elementary -02
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
6. Camelot Intermediate - 06
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Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 529 Students
7. Flandreau Elementary - 04
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Flandreau School District 50-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 269 Students
8. Hillcrest Elementary - 04
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Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 305 Students
9. Elkton Elementary - 02
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Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students
10. Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06
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Flandreau School District 50-3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 29 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Moody County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Moody County, SD has a total population of 6,336 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Moody 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 Moody County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Moody County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Moody 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 Moody County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Moody County, SD
How many schools are in Moody County, SD?
Moody County, SD has 25 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,672 students in total.
How do schools in Moody County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Moody County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Moody County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Moody 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: 29%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Moody County
School districts (2)
- Flandreau School District 50-3 (4 schools)
- Colman-Egan School District 50-5 (3 schools)