Best Schools in Verdon, SD
Verdon, SD has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 863 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Verdon greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Verdon, SD
The top high schools in Verdon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwestern High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
2. Groton Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
Best Middle Schools in Verdon, SD
The top middle schools in Verdon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwestern Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
2. Groton Area Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Verdon, SD
The top elementary schools in Verdon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Groton Area Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
2. Northwestern Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Verdon, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Verdon, SD has a total population of 36 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Verdon, 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 Verdon, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Verdon, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Verdon, 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 Verdon, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Verdon, SD
How many schools are in Verdon, SD?
Verdon, SD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 863 students in total.
How do schools in Verdon perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Verdon score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Verdon greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Verdon?
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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