Best Schools in Thunder Butte, SD
Thunder Butte, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,050 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Thunder Butte greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thunder Butte, SD
The top high schools in Thunder Butte, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Timber Lake High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Timber Lake School District 20-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
2. Lemmon High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lemmon School District 52-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
3. Dupree High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dupree School District 64-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thunder Butte, SD
The top middle schools in Thunder Butte, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lemmon Jr. High - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lemmon School District 52-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 56 Students
2. Timber Lake Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Timber Lake School District 20-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 81 Students
3. Dupree Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dupree School District 64-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 50 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thunder Butte, SD
The top elementary schools in Thunder Butte, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Timber Lake Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Timber Lake School District 20-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 168 Students
2. Lemmon Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lemmon School District 52-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 141 Students
3. Dupree Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dupree School District 64-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 232 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thunder Butte, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thunder Butte, SD has a total population of 108 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thunder Butte, 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 Thunder Butte, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thunder Butte, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thunder Butte, 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 Thunder Butte, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thunder Butte, SD
How many schools are in Thunder Butte, SD?
Thunder Butte, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,050 students in total.
How do schools in Thunder Butte perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Thunder Butte score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Thunder Butte greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thunder Butte?
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: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations