Best Schools in Pierre, SD
Pierre, SD has a total of 20 schools including 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 4,183 students attend Pierre, SD schools. On average, schools in Pierre score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Pierre meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Pierre, SD
Pierre, SD has 5 high schools with 1,194 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 Pierre score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pierre don't meet expectations.
1. Highmore High School - 01
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Highmore-harrold 34-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
2. T F Riggs High School - 01
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Pierre School District 32-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
3. Sully Buttes High School - 07
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Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
4. Lyman High School - 01
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Lyman School District 42-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
5. Stanley County High School - 01
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Stanley County School District 57-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pierre, SD
Pierre, SD has 6 middle schools with 1,004 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 Pierre score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pierre meet expectations.
1. Highmore Jr. High - 03
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Highmore-harrold 34-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 35 Students
2. Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
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Pierre School District 32-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
3. Stanley County Middle School - 02
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Stanley County School District 57-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 86 Students
4. Browns Valley Middle
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Browns Valley Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 1 • 62 Students
5. Sully Buttes Middle School - 06
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Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 54 Students
6. Lyman Middle School - 02
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Lyman School District 42-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 83 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pierre, SD
Pierre, SD has 9 elementary schools with 1,985 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 Pierre score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pierre meet expectations.
1. Onida Elementary - 04
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Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 69 Students
2. Stanley County Elementary - 08
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Stanley County School District 57-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 188 Students
3. Buchanan Elementary - 03
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Pierre School District 32-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 418 Students
4. Jefferson Elementary - 06
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Pierre School District 32-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
5. Highmore Elementary - 02
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Highmore-harrold 34-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 130 Students
6. Kennedy Elementary - 08
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Pierre School District 32-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 388 Students
7. Lyman Elementary - 04
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Lyman School District 42-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 200 Students
8. Pierre Indian Learning Center
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Pierre Indian Learning Center • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 129 Students
9. Blunt Elementary - 03
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Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 33 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pierre, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pierre, SD has a total population of 15,910 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pierre, 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 Pierre, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pierre, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pierre, 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 Pierre, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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