Best Schools in South Shore, SD
South Shore, SD has 17 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,921 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in South Shore underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Shore, SD
The top high schools in South Shore, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watertown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
2. Summit High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Summit School District 54-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
3. Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
4. Florence High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
5. Waubay High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Shore, SD
The top middle schools in South Shore, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watertown Intermediate School - 13
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 548 Students
2. Watertown Middle School - 02
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students
3. Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
4. Waubay Middle School - 03
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 32 Students
5. Florence Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Shore, SD
The top elementary schools in South Shore, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elementary - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 361 Students
2. Waubay Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
3. Florence Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
4. Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
5. Summit Elementary - 02
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Summit School District 54-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 121 Students
6. Sunrise Colony - 15
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 12 Students
7. Mckinley Elementary - 06
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Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Shore, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Shore, SD has a total population of 510 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Shore, 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 South Shore, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Shore, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Shore, 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 South Shore, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Shore, SD
How many schools are in South Shore, SD?
South Shore, SD has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,921 students in total.
How do schools in South Shore perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in South Shore score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in South Shore underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Shore?
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: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations