Best Schools in Wolsey, SD
Wolsey, SD has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,396 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Wolsey don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wolsey, SD
The top high schools in Wolsey, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wolsey Wessington High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
2. Huron High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
3. Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wolsey, SD
The top middle schools in Wolsey, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. 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
2. Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 83 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wolsey, SD
The top elementary schools in Wolsey, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 104 Students
2. Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students
3. Riverside Colony Elementary - 15
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Projected Test Scores
Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 15 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wolsey, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wolsey, SD has a total population of 752 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wolsey, 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 Wolsey, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wolsey, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wolsey, 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 Wolsey, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wolsey, SD
How many schools are in Wolsey, SD?
Wolsey, SD has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,396 students in total.
How do schools in Wolsey perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Wolsey score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Wolsey don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wolsey?
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: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Wolsey
3 of 3 schools in Wolsey carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Wolsey. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.