Best Schools in Nemo, SD
Nemo, SD has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,300 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Nemo exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nemo, SD
The top high schools in Nemo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stevens High School - 42
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
2. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
3. Lead-deadwood High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 222 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nemo, SD
The top middle schools in Nemo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
2. West Middle School - 37
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
3. Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nemo, SD
The top elementary schools in Nemo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitewood Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 109 Students
2. Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 523 Students
3. Pinedale Elementary - 11
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
4. Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nemo, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nemo, SD has a total population of 437 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nemo, 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 Nemo, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nemo, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nemo, 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 Nemo, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nemo, SD
How many schools are in Nemo, SD?
Nemo, SD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,300 students in total.
How do schools in Nemo perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Nemo score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Nemo exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nemo?
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: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Nemo
1 of 1 schools in Nemo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Nemo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.