Best Schools in Shelby, SD
Shelby, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,433 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Shelby meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shelby, SD
The top high schools in Shelby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wessington Springs High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
2. Kimball High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
3. Chamberlain High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shelby, SD
The top middle schools in Shelby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kimball Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 96 Students
2. Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 182 Students
3. Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 42 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelby, SD
The top elementary schools in Shelby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
2. Kimball Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 123 Students
3. Chamberlain Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shelby, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shelby, SD has a total population of 327 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shelby, 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 Shelby, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelby, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelby, 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 Shelby, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shelby, SD
How many schools are in Shelby, SD?
Shelby, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,433 students in total.
How do schools in Shelby perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Shelby score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Shelby meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shelby?
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: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations