Best Schools in Sturgis, SD
Sturgis, SD has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,200 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Sturgis exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sturgis, SD
The top high schools in Sturgis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 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 Sturgis, SD
The top middle schools in Sturgis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 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 Sturgis, SD
The top elementary schools in Sturgis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitewood Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 109 Students
2. Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 523 Students
3. Sturgis Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 552 Students
4. Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
5. Hereford Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 11 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sturgis, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sturgis, SD has a total population of 7,912 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sturgis, 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 Sturgis, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sturgis, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sturgis, 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 Sturgis, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sturgis, SD
How many schools are in Sturgis, SD?
Sturgis, SD has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,200 students in total.
How do schools in Sturgis perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Sturgis score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Sturgis exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sturgis?
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: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Sturgis
3 of 3 schools in Sturgis carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Sturgis. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.