Best Schools in Wessington, SD
Wessington, SD has 18 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,098 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Wessington greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wessington, SD
The top high schools in Wessington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Redfield High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
2. Wolsey Wessington High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
3. Faulkton High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
4. Wessington Springs High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
5. Miller High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
6. Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wessington, SD
The top middle schools in Wessington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Miller Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 61 Students
2. Faulkton Middle School - 08
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
3. Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 26 Students
4. Redfield Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
5. Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 83 Students
6. 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 Wessington, SD
The top elementary schools in Wessington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faulkton Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
2. Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 104 Students
3. Miller Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 233 Students
4. Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
5. Redfield Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
6. Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wessington, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wessington, SD has a total population of 532 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wessington, 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 Wessington, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wessington, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wessington, 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 Wessington, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wessington, SD
How many schools are in Wessington, SD?
Wessington, SD has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,098 students in total.
How do schools in Wessington perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Wessington score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Wessington greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wessington?
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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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
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