Best Schools in Union County, SD
Union County, SD has a total of 20 schools including 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 4,873 students attend Union County, SD schools. On average, schools in Union County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Union County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Union County, SD
Union County, SD has 6 high schools with 1,615 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Union County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Union County exceed expectations.
1. Akron Westfield Senior High School
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Akron Westfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students
2. Alcester-hudson High School - 01
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Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
3. Vermillion High School - 01
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Vermillion School District 13-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 430 Students
4. Dakota Valley High School - 01
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Dakota Valley School District 61-8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students
5. Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01
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Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
6. Beresford High School - 01
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Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union County, SD
Union County, SD has 7 middle schools with 1,414 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Union County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Union County exceed expectations.
1. Akron Westfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Akron Westfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 139 Students
2. Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
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Dakota Valley School District 61-8 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
3. Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03
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Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students
4. Beresford Middle School - 03
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Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 174 Students
5. Vermillion Middle School - 02
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Vermillion School District 13-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 321 Students
6. Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03
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Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 53 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union County, SD
Union County, SD has 6 elementary schools with 1,844 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Union County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Union County meet expectations.
1. Akron Westfield Elementary School
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Akron Westfield Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 249 Students
2. Jolley Elementary - 04
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Vermillion School District 13-1 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 407 Students
3. Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
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Dakota Valley School District 61-8 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 232 Students
4. Beresford Elementary - 02
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Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
5. Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04
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Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 195 Students
6. Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02
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Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 321 Students
7. Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
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Dakota Valley School District 61-8 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 365 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Union County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Union County, SD has a total population of 16,811 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Union 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 Union County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Union 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 Union County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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