Best Schools in Parker, SD
Parker, SD has 13 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,180 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Parker greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Parker, SD
The top high schools in Parker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lennox High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
2. Parker High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 157 Students
3. Viborg-hurley High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
4. Marion High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 55 Students
Best Middle Schools in Parker, SD
The top middle schools in Parker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lennox Jr. High - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 189 Students
2. Lennox Intermediate - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 168 Students
3. Marion Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
4. Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 125 Students
5. Parker Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 72 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Parker, SD
The top elementary schools in Parker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lennox Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 369 Students
2. Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 161 Students
3. Marion Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
4. Parker Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Parker, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Parker, SD has a total population of 1,668 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Parker, 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 Parker, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Parker, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Parker, 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 Parker, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Parker, SD
How many schools are in Parker, SD?
Parker, SD has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,180 students in total.
How do schools in Parker perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Parker score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Parker greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Parker?
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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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Parker
3 of 3 schools in Parker carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 3 public schools we grade in Parker. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.