Best Schools in Union County, SD
Union County, SD has 15 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,886 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Union County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Union County, SD
The top high schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
2. Dakota Valley High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students
3. Alcester-hudson High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
4. Vermillion High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermillion School District 13-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 430 Students
5. Beresford High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union County, SD
The top middle schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
2. Vermillion Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermillion School District 13-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 321 Students
3. Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students
4. Beresford Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 174 Students
5. Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 53 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union County, SD
The top elementary schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beresford Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
2. Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 195 Students
3. Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 365 Students
4. Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
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Projected Test Scores
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 232 Students
5. Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 321 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.
Questions About Schools in Union County, SD
How many schools are in Union County, SD?
Union County, SD has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,886 students in total.
How do schools in Union County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Union County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Union County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Union 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: 62%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Union County
School districts (4)
- Dakota Valley School District 61-8 (4 schools)
- Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 (3 schools)
- Beresford School District 61-2 (3 schools)
- Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 (3 schools)