Best Schools in Potter County, SD
Potter County, SD has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 425 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Potter County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Potter County, SD
The top high schools in Potter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gettysburg High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gettysburg School District 53-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
2. Faulkton High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
3. Hoven High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 29 Students
Best Middle Schools in Potter County, SD
The top middle schools in Potter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hoven Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 14 Students
2. Gettysburg Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gettysburg School District 53-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Potter County, SD
The top elementary schools in Potter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gettysburg Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gettysburg School District 53-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 95 Students
2. Hoven Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 74 Students
3. Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 20 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.
Questions About Schools in Potter County, SD
How many schools are in Potter County, SD?
Potter County, SD has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 425 students in total.
How do schools in Potter County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Potter County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Potter County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Potter County?
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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Cities, towns and school districts in Potter County
School districts (2)
- Gettysburg School District 53-1 (3 schools)
- Hoven School District 53-2 (3 schools)