Best Schools in Turner County, SD
Turner County, SD has 25 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 9 elementary) serving 3,195 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Turner County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Turner County, SD
The top high schools in Turner County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centerville High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Centerville School District 60-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
2. Lennox High School - 01
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Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
3. Irene - Wakonda High School - 01
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Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
4. Parker High School - 01
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Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 157 Students
5. Menno High School - 01
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Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 74 Students
6. Viborg-hurley High School - 01
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Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
7. Freeman High School - 01
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Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
8. Marion High School - 01
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Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 55 Students
Best Middle Schools in Turner County, SD
The top middle schools in Turner County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lennox Jr. High - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 189 Students
2. Lennox Intermediate - 09
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Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 168 Students
3. Freeman Jr High - 05
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Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 60 Students
4. Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04
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Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 49 Students
5. Marion Middle School - 03
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Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
6. Centerville Middle School - 03
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Centerville School District 60-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
7. Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03
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Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 125 Students
8. Parker Jr. High - 03
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Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 72 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Turner County, SD
The top elementary schools in Turner County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lennox Elementary - 02
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Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 369 Students
2. Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02
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Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 161 Students
3. Centerville Elementary - 02
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Centerville School District 60-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 128 Students
4. Marion Elementary - 02
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Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
5. Freeman Elementary - 02
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Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 173 Students
6. Parker Elementary - 02
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Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 262 Students
7. Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
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Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 162 Students
8. Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03
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Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 20 Students
9. Cameron Colony Elementary - 04
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Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 13 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Turner County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Turner County, SD has a total population of 8,673 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Turner County, 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 Turner County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Turner County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Turner County, 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 Turner County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Turner County, SD
How many schools are in Turner County, SD?
Turner County, SD has 25 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 3,195 students in total.
How do schools in Turner County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Turner County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Turner County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Turner County?
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: 54%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Turner County
School districts (5)
- Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 (4 schools)
- Centerville School District 60-1 (3 schools)
- Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 (3 schools)
- Marion School District 60-3 (3 schools)
- Parker School District 60-4 (3 schools)