Best Schools in Sulphur, SD
Sulphur, SD has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,340 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Sulphur don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sulphur, SD
The top high schools in Sulphur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stevens High School - 42
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
2. Douglas High School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
3. Central High School - 41
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1768 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sulphur, SD
The top middle schools in Sulphur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Middle School - 37
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
2. Douglas Middle School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
3. North Middle School - 35
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sulphur, SD
The top elementary schools in Sulphur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Patriot Elementary -06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 890 Students
2. Vandenberg Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 441 Students
3. Black Hawk Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students
4. Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
5. Horace Mann Elementary - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 284 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sulphur, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sulphur, SD has a total population of 944 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sulphur, 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 Sulphur, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sulphur, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sulphur, 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 Sulphur, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sulphur, SD
How many schools are in Sulphur, SD?
Sulphur, SD has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,340 students in total.
How do schools in Sulphur perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Sulphur score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Sulphur don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sulphur?
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: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations