Best Schools in Philip, SD
Philip, SD has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 600 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Philip greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Philip, SD
The top high schools in Philip, 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. Philip High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
Best Middle Schools in Philip, SD
The top middle schools in Philip, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kadoka Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 50 Students
2. Philip Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 49 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Philip, SD
The top elementary schools in Philip, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kadoka Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 124 Students
2. Philip Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 152 Students
3. Interior Elementary - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 33 Students
4. Milesville Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 16 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Philip, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Philip, SD has a total population of 1,144 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Philip, 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 Philip, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Philip, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Philip, 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 Philip, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Philip, SD
How many schools are in Philip, SD?
Philip, SD has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 600 students in total.
How do schools in Philip perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Philip score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Philip greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Philip?
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: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Philip
3 of 3 schools in Philip carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Philip. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.