Best Schools in Plainview, SD
Plainview, SD has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,082 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Plainview greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Plainview, SD
The top high schools in Plainview, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faith High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 80 Students
2. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
Best Middle Schools in Plainview, SD
The top middle schools in Plainview, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faith Jr. High - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 26 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Plainview, SD
The top elementary schools in Plainview, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faith Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 64 Students
2. Central Meade County School - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 56 Students
3. Opal Elementary - 15
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 14 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Plainview, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Plainview, SD has a total population of 58 with 20% 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 Plainview, 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 Plainview, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Plainview, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Plainview, 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 Plainview, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Plainview, SD
How many schools are in Plainview, SD?
Plainview, SD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,082 students in total.
How do schools in Plainview perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Plainview score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Plainview greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Plainview?
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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- Projected: 45%
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