Best Schools in Smithwick, SD
Smithwick, SD has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,381 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Smithwick don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Smithwick, SD
The top high schools in Smithwick, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hot Springs High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students
2. Lakota Tech High School - 10
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
3. Oelrichs High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelrichs School District 23-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
Best Middle Schools in Smithwick, SD
The top middle schools in Smithwick, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hot Springs Middle School - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
2. Oelrichs Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelrichs School District 23-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 28 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Smithwick, SD
The top elementary schools in Smithwick, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hot Springs Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
2. Oelrichs Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelrichs School District 23-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 41 Students
3. Red Shirt School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 43 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Smithwick, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Smithwick, SD has a total population of 164 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Smithwick, 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 Smithwick, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smithwick, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Smithwick, 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 Smithwick, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Smithwick, SD
How many schools are in Smithwick, SD?
Smithwick, SD has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,381 students in total.
How do schools in Smithwick perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Smithwick score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Smithwick don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Smithwick?
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: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations