Best Schools in Nora, SD
Nora, SD has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,060 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Nora don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nora, SD
The top high schools in Nora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alcester-hudson High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
2. Beresford High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nora, SD
The top middle schools in Nora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beresford Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 174 Students
2. Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 53 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nora, SD
The top elementary schools in Nora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beresford Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
2. Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 195 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nora, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nora, SD has a total population of 145 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nora, 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 Nora, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nora, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nora, 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 Nora, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nora, SD
How many schools are in Nora, SD?
Nora, SD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,060 students in total.
How do schools in Nora perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Nora score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Nora don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nora?
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: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations