Best Schools in Waverly, SD
Waverly, SD has 11 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,542 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Waverly underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waverly, SD
The top high schools in Waverly, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watertown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
2. Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
3. Florence High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waverly, SD
The top middle schools in Waverly, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watertown Intermediate School - 13
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 548 Students
2. Watertown Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students
3. Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
4. Florence Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waverly, SD
The top elementary schools in Waverly, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elementary - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 361 Students
2. Florence Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
3. Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
4. Mckinley Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waverly, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waverly, SD has a total population of 308 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waverly, 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 Waverly, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waverly, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waverly, 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 Waverly, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waverly, SD
How many schools are in Waverly, SD?
Waverly, SD has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,542 students in total.
How do schools in Waverly perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Waverly score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Waverly underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waverly?
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: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Waverly
3 of 3 schools in Waverly carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Waverly. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.