Best Schools in Polo, SD
Polo, SD has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 723 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Polo greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Polo, SD
The top high schools in Polo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faulkton High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
2. Miller High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polo, SD
The top middle schools in Polo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Miller Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 61 Students
2. Faulkton Middle School - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polo, SD
The top elementary schools in Polo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faulkton Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
2. Miller Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 233 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Polo, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Polo, SD has a total population of 259 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Polo, 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 Polo, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polo, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polo, 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 Polo, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Polo, SD
How many schools are in Polo, SD?
Polo, SD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 723 students in total.
How do schools in Polo perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Polo score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Polo greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Polo?
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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