Best Schools in Stratford, SD
Stratford, SD has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,309 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Stratford greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Stratford, SD
The top high schools in Stratford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warner High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
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. Central High School - 01
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Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1388 Students
Best Middle Schools in Stratford, SD
The top middle schools in Stratford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warner Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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. Simmons Middle School - 03
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Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 483 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Stratford, SD
The top elementary schools in Stratford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warner Elementary - 02
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warner School District 06-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 155 Students
2. Groton Area Elementary - 02
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Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
3. Northwestern Elementary - 04
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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
4. Mike Miller Elementary - 07
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Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 244 Students
5. Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06
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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 17 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Stratford, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Stratford, SD has a total population of 326 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Stratford, 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 Stratford, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stratford, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Stratford, 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 Stratford, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Stratford, SD
How many schools are in Stratford, SD?
Stratford, SD has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,309 students in total.
How do schools in Stratford perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Stratford score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Stratford greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Stratford?
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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Every school in Stratford
1 of 1 schools in Stratford carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Stratford. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.