Best Schools in Murdo, SD
Murdo, SD has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 558 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Murdo greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Murdo, SD
The top high schools in Murdo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jones County High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
2. White River High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White River School District 47-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in Murdo, SD
The top middle schools in Murdo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jones County Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 54 Students
2. White River Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White River School District 47-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 90 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Murdo, SD
The top elementary schools in Murdo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jones County Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 79 Students
2. White River Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White River School District 47-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Murdo, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Murdo, SD has a total population of 590 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Murdo, 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 Murdo, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Murdo, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Murdo, 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 Murdo, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Murdo, SD
How many schools are in Murdo, SD?
Murdo, SD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 558 students in total.
How do schools in Murdo perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Murdo score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Murdo greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Murdo?
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: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Murdo
3 of 3 schools in Murdo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Murdo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.