Best Schools in Potter County, SD
Potter County, SD has a total of 12 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 810 students attend Potter County, SD schools. On average, schools in Potter County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Potter County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Potter County, SD
Potter County, SD has 4 high schools with 180 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 Potter County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Potter County exceed expectations.
1. Faulkton High School - 01
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Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
2. Gettysburg High School - 01
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Gettysburg School District 53-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
3. Hoven High School - 01
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Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 29 Students
4. Lismore Colony Senior High School
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Clinton-graceville-beardsley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students
Best Middle Schools in Potter County, SD
Potter County, SD has 4 middle schools with 181 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 Potter County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Potter County meet expectations.
1. Gettysburg Middle School - 03
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Gettysburg School District 53-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
2. Browns Valley Middle
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Browns Valley Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 1 • 62 Students
3. Hoven Jr. High - 03
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Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 14 Students
4. Faulkton Middle School - 08
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Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Potter County, SD
Potter County, SD has 4 elementary schools with 449 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 Potter County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Potter County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Hoven Elementary - 02
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Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 74 Students
2. Faulkton Elementary - 02
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Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
3. Browns Valley Elementary
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Browns Valley Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 118 Students
4. Gettysburg Elementary - 02
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Gettysburg School District 53-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 95 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Potter County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Potter County, SD has a total population of 2,472 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Potter County, 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 Potter County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
66.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
61.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Potter County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Potter County, 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 Potter County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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