Best Schools in Pickstown, SD
Pickstown, SD has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,595 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Pickstown exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pickstown, SD
The top high schools in Pickstown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Platte - Geddes High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
2. Wagner High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wagner Community School District 11-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 180 Students
3. Andes Central High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andes Central School District 11-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pickstown, SD
The top middle schools in Pickstown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
2. Wagner Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wagner Community School District 11-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 264 Students
3. Andes Central Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andes Central School District 11-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pickstown, SD
The top elementary schools in Pickstown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 219 Students
2. South Central Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central 26-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 45 Students
3. Wagner Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wagner Community School District 11-4 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 345 Students
4. Andes Central Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andes Central School District 11-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 189 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pickstown, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pickstown, SD has a total population of 525 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pickstown, 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 Pickstown, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pickstown, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pickstown, 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 Pickstown, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pickstown, SD
How many schools are in Pickstown, SD?
Pickstown, SD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,595 students in total.
How do schools in Pickstown perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Pickstown score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Pickstown exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pickstown?
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: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations