Best Schools in Trail City, SD
Trail City, SD has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 804 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Trail City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Trail City, SD
The top high schools in Trail City, 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. Mclaughlin High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students
Best Middle Schools in Trail City, SD
The top middle schools in Trail City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Timber Lake Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Timber Lake School District 20-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 81 Students
2. Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Trail City, SD
The top elementary schools in Trail City, 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. Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 203 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Trail City, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Trail City, SD has a total population of 103 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Trail City, 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 Trail City, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Trail City, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Trail City, 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 Trail City, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Trail City, SD
How many schools are in Trail City, SD?
Trail City, SD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 804 students in total.
How do schools in Trail City perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Trail City score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Trail City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Trail City?
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: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations