Best Schools in Virgil, SD
Virgil, SD has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,494 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Virgil don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Virgil, SD
The top high schools in Virgil, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wolsey Wessington High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
2. Wessington Springs High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
3. Huron High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
Best Middle Schools in Virgil, SD
The top middle schools in Virgil, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 83 Students
2. Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 42 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Virgil, SD
The top elementary schools in Virgil, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
2. Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students
3. Riverside Colony Elementary - 15
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Projected Test Scores
Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 15 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Virgil, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Virgil, SD has a total population of 374 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Virgil, 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 Virgil, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Virgil, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Virgil, 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 Virgil, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Virgil, SD
How many schools are in Virgil, SD?
Virgil, SD has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,494 students in total.
How do schools in Virgil perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Virgil score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Virgil don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Virgil?
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: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations