Best Schools in Piedmont, SD
Piedmont, SD has a total of 9 schools including 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 3,387 students attend Piedmont, SD schools. On average, schools in Piedmont score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Piedmont underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Piedmont, SD
Piedmont, SD has 2 high schools with 1,198 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Piedmont score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Piedmont underperform expectations.
1. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
2. Rapid City High School - 45
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
Best Middle Schools in Piedmont, SD
Piedmont, SD has 4 middle schools with 1,290 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Piedmont score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Piedmont meet expectations.
1. Newcastle Middle School
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Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
2. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
3. West Middle School - 37
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Piedmont, SD
Piedmont, SD has 3 elementary schools with 899 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Piedmont score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Piedmont underperform expectations.
1. Black Hawk Elementary - 03
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students
2. Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 523 Students
3. Hereford Elementary - 08
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 11 Students
4. Elm Springs Elementary - 13
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 6 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Piedmont, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Piedmont, SD has a total population of 3,039 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Piedmont, 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 Piedmont, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Piedmont, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Piedmont, 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 Piedmont, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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