Best Schools in Prairie City, SD
Prairie City, SD has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 417 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Prairie City meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Prairie City, SD
The top high schools in Prairie City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lemmon High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lemmon School District 52-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
2. Bison High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bison School District 52-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 43 Students
Best Middle Schools in Prairie City, SD
The top middle schools in Prairie City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lemmon Jr. High - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lemmon School District 52-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 56 Students
2. Bison Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bison School District 52-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 24 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Prairie City, SD
The top elementary schools in Prairie City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lemmon Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lemmon School District 52-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 141 Students
2. Bison Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bison School District 52-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 67 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Prairie City, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Prairie City, SD has a total population of 91 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Prairie City, 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 Prairie City, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Prairie City, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Prairie City, 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 Prairie City, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Prairie City, SD
How many schools are in Prairie City, SD?
Prairie City, SD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 417 students in total.
How do schools in Prairie City perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Prairie City score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Prairie City meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Prairie City?
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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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations