Best Schools in Sherman, SD
Sherman, SD has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,442 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Sherman exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sherman, SD
The top high schools in Sherman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dell Rapids High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
2. Garretson High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sherman, SD
The top middle schools in Sherman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
2. Garretson Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sherman, SD
The top elementary schools in Sherman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 393 Students
2. Garretson Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sherman, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sherman, SD has a total population of 537 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sherman, 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 Sherman, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sherman, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sherman, 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 Sherman, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sherman, SD
How many schools are in Sherman, SD?
Sherman, SD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,442 students in total.
How do schools in Sherman perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Sherman score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Sherman exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sherman?
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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