Best Schools in Pierpont, SD
Pierpont, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,339 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Pierpont greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pierpont, SD
The top high schools in Pierpont, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Groton Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
2. Webster Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
3. Langford Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pierpont, SD
The top middle schools in Pierpont, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Webster Area Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
2. Groton Area Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
3. Langford Area Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 42 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pierpont, SD
The top elementary schools in Pierpont, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Langford Area Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
2. Groton Area Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
3. Webster Area Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pierpont, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pierpont, SD has a total population of 276 with 20% 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 Pierpont, 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 Pierpont, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pierpont, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pierpont, 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 Pierpont, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pierpont, SD
How many schools are in Pierpont, SD?
Pierpont, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,339 students in total.
How do schools in Pierpont perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Pierpont score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Pierpont greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pierpont?
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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