Best Schools in Nowlin, SD
Nowlin, SD has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 565 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Nowlin greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nowlin, SD
The top high schools in Nowlin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kadoka Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
2. Philip High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nowlin, SD
The top middle schools in Nowlin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kadoka Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 50 Students
2. Philip Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 49 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nowlin, SD
The top elementary schools in Nowlin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kadoka Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 124 Students
2. Philip Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 152 Students
3. Midland Elementary - 11
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 14 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nowlin, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nowlin, SD has a total population of 78 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nowlin, 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 Nowlin, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nowlin, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nowlin, 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 Nowlin, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nowlin, SD
How many schools are in Nowlin, SD?
Nowlin, SD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 565 students in total.
How do schools in Nowlin perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Nowlin score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Nowlin greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nowlin?
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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