Best High Schools in Orton, SD

High schools
3
Students
221
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Orton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sully Buttes High School - 07

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students

2. Stanley County High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Stanley County School District 57-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students

3. Eagle Butte High School - 01

F

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Eagle Butte School District 20-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 13 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Orton, SD

Middle schools
2
Students
64
Avg actual
66%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Orton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sully Buttes Middle School - 06

A+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 54 Students

2. Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Eagle Butte School District 20-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 10 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Orton, SD

Elementary schools
4
Students
416
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Orton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Onida Elementary - 04

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 69 Students

2. Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Eagle Butte School District 20-1 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 242 Students

3. Cheyenne Elementary - 06

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Stanley County School District 57-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 9 Students

4. Eagle Butte Primary - 02

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Eagle Butte School District 20-1 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 96 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Orton, SD

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Orton, SD has a total population of 31 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Orton, SD

701

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Orton, SD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

51.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

45.05 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orton, SD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orton, SD.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

298 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Orton, SD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Orton, SD

How many schools are in Orton, SD?

Orton, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 701 students in total.

How do schools in Orton perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in Orton score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Orton meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orton?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Orton, SD

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Eagle Butte, SD

  • Actual: 13%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Lacy, SD

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sansarc, SD

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
North Eagle Butte, SD

  • Actual: 13%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
South Forest City, SD

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Kirley, SD

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Lantry, SD

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Green Grass, SD

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cherry Creek, SD

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bear Creek, SD

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations