Best Schools in Wakpala, SD
Wakpala, SD has 16 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 1,746 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Wakpala greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wakpala, SD
The top high schools in Wakpala, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Selby High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selby Area School District 62-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 52 Students
2. Timber Lake High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Timber Lake School District 20-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
3. Mobridge High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Mobridge-pollock 62-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 182 Students
4. Wakpala High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Smee School District 15-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
5. Mclaughlin High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wakpala, SD
The top middle schools in Wakpala, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Selby Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selby Area School District 62-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 37 Students
2. Timber Lake Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Timber Lake School District 20-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 81 Students
3. Mobridge Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mobridge-pollock 62-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
4. Wakpala Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smee School District 15-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 37 Students
5. Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wakpala, SD
The top elementary schools in Wakpala, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Timber Lake Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Timber Lake School District 20-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 168 Students
2. Selby Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selby Area School District 62-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 91 Students
3. Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mobridge-pollock 62-6 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 116 Students
4. Wakpala Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Smee School District 15-3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 85 Students
5. Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 203 Students
6. Freeman Davis Elementary - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Mobridge-pollock 62-6 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 149 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wakpala, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wakpala, SD has a total population of 400 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wakpala, 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 Wakpala, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wakpala, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wakpala, 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 Wakpala, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wakpala, SD
How many schools are in Wakpala, SD?
Wakpala, SD has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 1,746 students in total.
How do schools in Wakpala perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Wakpala score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Wakpala greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wakpala?
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: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Wakpala
3 of 3 schools in Wakpala carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1F: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Wakpala. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.