Best High Schools in Plano, SD

High schools
3
Students
942
Avg actual
56%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Plano, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mitchell High School - 01

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 896 Students

2. Sanborn Central High School - 01

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students

3. Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Plano, SD

Middle schools
1
Students
30
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Plano, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sanborn Central Middle School - 02

C+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 30 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Plano, SD

Elementary schools
4
Students
161
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Plano, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sanborn Central Elementary - 06

B+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 104 Students

2. Upland Colony Elementary - 05

C

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 36 Students

3. Abbott House Elementary - 06

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 15 Students

4. Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 6 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Plano, SD

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Plano, SD has a total population of 396 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Plano, SD

1,133

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Plano, SD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

15.31 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.27 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.04 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Plano, SD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Plano, SD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Plano, SD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Plano, SD

How many schools are in Plano, SD?

Plano, SD has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,133 students in total.

How do schools in Plano perform on state tests?

On average, 8 schools in Plano score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Plano meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Plano?

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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