Best Schools in Silver City, SD
Silver City, SD has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,167 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Silver City greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Silver City, SD
The top high schools in Silver City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hill City High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students
2. Lead-deadwood High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 222 Students
Best Middle Schools in Silver City, SD
The top middle schools in Silver City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hill City Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
2. Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Silver City, SD
The top elementary schools in Silver City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hill City Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students
2. Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Silver City, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Silver City, SD has a total population of 202 with 40% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Silver 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 Silver City, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Silver City, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Silver 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 Silver City, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Silver City, SD
How many schools are in Silver City, SD?
Silver City, SD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,167 students in total.
How do schools in Silver City perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Silver City score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Silver City greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Silver 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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