Best Schools in Spink County, SD
Spink County, SD has 33 public schools (12 high, 8 middle, 13 elementary) serving 2,831 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Spink County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Spink County, SD
The top high schools in Spink County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warner High School - 01
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Warner School District 06-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
2. Northwestern High School - 01
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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
3. Groton Area High School - 01
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Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
4. Redfield High School - 01
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Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
5. Willow Lake High School - 01
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Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
6. Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01
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Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
7. Isucceed - 92
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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 53 Students
8. Clark High School - 01
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Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students
9. Doland High School - 01
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Doland School District 56-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students
10. Turtle Creek High School - 04
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Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in Spink County, SD
The top middle schools in Spink County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warner Middle School - 03
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Warner School District 06-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students
2. Northwestern Middle School - 02
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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
3. Groton Area Middle School - 04
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Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
4. Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02
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Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 26 Students
5. Redfield Middle School - 02
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Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
6. Willow Lake Middle School - 03
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Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 58 Students
7. Clark Middle School - 03
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Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 87 Students
8. Doland Jr. High - 02
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Doland School District 56-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 13 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Spink County, SD
The top elementary schools in Spink County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spink Colony Elementary - 03
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Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students
2. Warner Elementary - 02
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Warner School District 06-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 155 Students
3. Glendale Colony Elementary - 04
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Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students
4. Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05
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Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 104 Students
5. Groton Area Elementary - 02
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Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
6. Doland Elementary - 03
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Doland School District 56-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 81 Students
7. Clark Elementary - 02
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Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
8. Northwestern Elementary - 04
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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
9. Redfield Elementary - 03
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Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
10. Willow Lake Elementary - 02
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Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Spink County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Spink County, SD has a total population of 6,361 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Spink County, 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 Spink County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spink County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Spink County, 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 Spink County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Spink County, SD
How many schools are in Spink County, SD?
Spink County, SD has 33 public schools: 12 high schools, 8 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 2,831 students in total.
How do schools in Spink County perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Spink County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Spink County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Spink County?
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: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Spink County
1 places in Spink County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Mellette (1)
School districts (4)
- Doland School District 56-2 (7 schools)
- Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 (5 schools)
- Northwestern Area School District 56-7 (4 schools)
- Redfield School District 56-4 (4 schools)