Best Schools in Sanborn County, SD
Sanborn County, SD has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 1,903 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Sanborn County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sanborn County, SD
The top high schools in Sanborn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Vernon High School- 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
2. Woonsocket High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Woonsocket School District 55-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
3. Wessington Springs High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
4. Huron High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
5. Sanborn Central High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sanborn County, SD
The top middle schools in Sanborn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
2. Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 30 Students
3. Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 42 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sanborn County, SD
The top elementary schools in Sanborn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 104 Students
2. Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 123 Students
3. Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
4. Woonsocket Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Woonsocket School District 55-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 195 Students
5. Upland Colony Elementary - 05
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Projected Test Scores
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 36 Students
6. Riverside Colony Elementary - 15
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Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 15 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sanborn County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sanborn County, SD has a total population of 2,330 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sanborn 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 Sanborn County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sanborn County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sanborn 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 Sanborn County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sanborn County, SD
How many schools are in Sanborn County, SD?
Sanborn County, SD has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 1,903 students in total.
How do schools in Sanborn County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Sanborn County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Sanborn County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sanborn 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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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sanborn County
School districts (1)
- Sanborn Central School District 55-5 (4 schools)