Best Schools in Powell, SD
Powell, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 787 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Powell greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Powell, SD
The top high schools in Powell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ipswich High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
2. Northwestern High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
3. Faulkton High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
Best Middle Schools in Powell, SD
The top middle schools in Powell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ipswich Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 77 Students
2. Northwestern Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Powell, SD
The top elementary schools in Powell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 34 Students
2. Ipswich Elementary - 02
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 185 Students
3. Northwestern Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
4. Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 34 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Powell, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Powell, SD has a total population of 218 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Powell, 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 Powell, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Powell, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Powell, 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 Powell, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Powell, SD
How many schools are in Powell, SD?
Powell, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 787 students in total.
How do schools in Powell perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Powell score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Powell greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Powell?
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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