Best Schools in Opal, SD
Opal, SD has 3 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 907 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Opal greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Opal, SD
The top high schools in Opal, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Opal, SD
The top elementary schools in Opal, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Meade County School - 09
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 56 Students
2. Atall Elementary - 17
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 9 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Opal, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Opal, SD has a total population of 39 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Opal, 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 Opal, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Opal, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Opal, 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 Opal, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Opal, SD
How many schools are in Opal, SD?
Opal, SD has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 907 students in total.
How do schools in Opal perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Opal score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Opal greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Opal?
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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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 41%
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Every school in Opal
All 1 public schools we grade in Opal. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.