Best Schools in Okaton, SD
Okaton, SD has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 647 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Okaton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Okaton, SD
The top high schools in Okaton, 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. Jones County High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
3. 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 Okaton, SD
The top middle schools in Okaton, 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 Okaton, SD
The top elementary schools in Okaton, 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
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 Okaton, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Okaton, SD has a total population of 111 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Okaton, 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 Okaton, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Okaton, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Okaton, 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 Okaton, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Okaton, SD
How many schools are in Okaton, SD?
Okaton, SD has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 647 students in total.
How do schools in Okaton perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Okaton score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Okaton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Okaton?
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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