Best Schools in Walworth County, SD
Walworth County, SD has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 983 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Walworth County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Walworth County, SD
The top high schools in Walworth County, 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. Mobridge High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mobridge-pollock 62-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 182 Students
3. Bowdle High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bowdle School District 22-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 43 Students
4. Hoven High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 29 Students
Best Middle Schools in Walworth County, SD
The top middle schools in Walworth County, 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. Hoven Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 14 Students
3. Mobridge Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mobridge-pollock 62-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
4. Bowdle Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bowdle School District 22-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 23 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Walworth County, SD
The top elementary schools in Walworth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Selby Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selby Area School District 62-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 91 Students
2. Bowdle Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bowdle School District 22-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 46 Students
3. Hoven Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 74 Students
4. Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mobridge-pollock 62-6 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 116 Students
5. Freeman Davis Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mobridge-pollock 62-6 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 149 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Walworth County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Walworth County, SD has a total population of 5,315 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Walworth County, 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 Walworth County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Walworth County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Walworth County, 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 Walworth County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Walworth County, SD
How many schools are in Walworth County, SD?
Walworth County, SD has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 983 students in total.
How do schools in Walworth County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Walworth County score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Walworth County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Walworth County?
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: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Walworth County
School districts (2)
- Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 (4 schools)
- Selby Area School District 62-5 (3 schools)