Best Schools in Volunteer, SD
Volunteer, SD has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,694 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Volunteer greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Volunteer, SD
The top high schools in Volunteer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
2. Newell High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
Best Middle Schools in Volunteer, SD
The top middle schools in Volunteer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newell Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Volunteer, SD
The top elementary schools in Volunteer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sturgis Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 552 Students
2. Newell Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
3. Hereford Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 11 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Volunteer, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Volunteer, SD has a total population of 78 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Volunteer, 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 Volunteer, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Volunteer, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Volunteer, 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 Volunteer, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Volunteer, SD
How many schools are in Volunteer, SD?
Volunteer, SD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,694 students in total.
How do schools in Volunteer perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Volunteer score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Volunteer greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Volunteer?
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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