Best Schools in Summit, SD
Summit, SD has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,640 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Summit don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Summit, SD
The top high schools in Summit, 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. Wilmot High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmot School District 54-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
3. Summit High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit School District 54-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
4. Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
Best Middle Schools in Summit, SD
The top middle schools in Summit, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students
3. Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
4. Wilmot Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmot School District 54-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 34 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Summit, SD
The top elementary schools in Summit, 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. Wilmot Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmot School District 54-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
3. Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
4. Summit Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit School District 54-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 121 Students
5. Mckinley Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Summit, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Summit, SD has a total population of 496 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Summit, 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 Summit, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Summit, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Summit, 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 Summit, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Summit, SD
How many schools are in Summit, SD?
Summit, SD has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,640 students in total.
How do schools in Summit perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Summit score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Summit don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Summit?
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: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Summit
3 of 3 schools in Summit carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 2F: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Summit. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.