Best Schools in Whitewood, SD
Whitewood, SD has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,406 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Whitewood greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Whitewood, SD
The top high schools in Whitewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spearfish High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students
2. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
Best Middle Schools in Whitewood, SD
The top middle schools in Whitewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spearfish Middle School - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
2. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Whitewood, SD
The top elementary schools in Whitewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitewood Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 109 Students
2. Creekside Elementary - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 498 Students
3. Sturgis Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 552 Students
4. Mountain View Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades KG • 168 Students
5. West Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 352 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Whitewood, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Whitewood, SD has a total population of 1,947 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Whitewood, 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 Whitewood, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Whitewood, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Whitewood, 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 Whitewood, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Whitewood, SD
How many schools are in Whitewood, SD?
Whitewood, SD has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,406 students in total.
How do schools in Whitewood perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Whitewood score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Whitewood greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Whitewood?
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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Every school in Whitewood
1 of 1 schools in Whitewood carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Whitewood. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.