Best Schools in Thomas, SD
Thomas, SD has 11 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,004 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Thomas exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thomas, SD
The top high schools in Thomas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamlin High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
2. Castlewood High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
3. Watertown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thomas, SD
The top middle schools in Thomas, 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. Hamlin Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
4. Castlewood Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thomas, SD
The top elementary schools in Thomas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Castlewood Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 154 Students
2. Hamlin Elementary - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
3. Mellette Elementary - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 212 Students
4. 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 Thomas, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thomas, SD has a total population of 190 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thomas, 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 Thomas, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thomas, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thomas, 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 Thomas, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thomas, SD
How many schools are in Thomas, SD?
Thomas, SD has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,004 students in total.
How do schools in Thomas perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Thomas score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Thomas exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thomas?
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: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations