Best Schools in Valley Springs, SD
Valley Springs, SD has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,889 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Valley Springs greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Valley Springs, SD
The top high schools in Valley Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brandon Valley High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
2. Garretson High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
Best Middle Schools in Valley Springs, SD
The top middle schools in Valley Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 728 Students
2. Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 729 Students
3. Garretson Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Valley Springs, SD
The top elementary schools in Valley Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Inspiration Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 295 Students
2. Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 556 Students
3. Brandon Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 701 Students
4. Garretson Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
5. Valley Springs Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 75 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Valley Springs, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Valley Springs, SD has a total population of 1,522 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Valley Springs, 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 Valley Springs, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
15.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Valley Springs, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Valley Springs, 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 Valley Springs, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Valley Springs, SD
How many schools are in Valley Springs, SD?
Valley Springs, SD has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,889 students in total.
How do schools in Valley Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Valley Springs score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Valley Springs greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Valley Springs?
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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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 48%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Valley Springs
All 1 public schools we grade in Valley Springs. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.