Best Schools in Orient, SD
Orient, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,269 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Orient greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orient, SD
The top high schools in Orient, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Redfield High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
2. Faulkton High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
3. Miller High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orient, SD
The top middle schools in Orient, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Miller Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 61 Students
2. Faulkton Middle School - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
3. Redfield Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orient, SD
The top elementary schools in Orient, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faulkton Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
2. Miller Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 233 Students
3. Redfield Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orient, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orient, SD has a total population of 160 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orient, 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 Orient, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orient, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orient, 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 Orient, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orient, SD
How many schools are in Orient, SD?
Orient, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,269 students in total.
How do schools in Orient perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Orient score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Orient greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orient?
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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