Best High Schools in Yankton County, SD

Yankton County, SD has 7 high schools with 1,572 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Yankton County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Yankton County meet expectations.

1. Akron Westfield Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Akron Westfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students

2. Yankton High School - 01

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yankton School District 63-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 942 Students

3. Scotland High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scotland School District 04-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 81 Students

4. Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students

5. Menno High School - 01

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 74 Students

6. Gayville-volin High School - 01

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gayville-volin School District 63-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students

7. Viborg-hurley High School - 01

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students

Best Middle Schools in Yankton County, SD

Yankton County, SD has 8 middle schools with 1,149 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Yankton County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Yankton County meet expectations.

1. Akron Westfield Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Akron Westfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 139 Students

2. Menno Middle School - 05

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 65 Students

3. Yankton Middle School - 02

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Yankton School District 63-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students

4. Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 125 Students

5. Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 49 Students

6. Gayville-volin Middle School - 03

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gayville-volin School District 63-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 63 Students

7. Scotland Middle School - 05

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Scotland School District 04-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 82 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Yankton County, SD

Yankton County, SD has 13 elementary schools with 2,995 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Yankton County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Yankton County meet expectations.

1. Akron Westfield Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Akron Westfield Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 249 Students

2. Beadle Elementary - 03

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yankton School District 63-3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 404 Students

3. Stewart Elementary - 05

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yankton School District 63-3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 278 Students

4. Lincoln Elementary - 04

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yankton School District 63-3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students

5. Menno Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 82 Students

6. Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 162 Students

7. Webster Elementary - 06

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Yankton School District 63-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students

8. Gayville-volin Elementary - 02

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gayville-volin School District 63-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students

9. Scotland Elementary - 02

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Scotland School District 04-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 134 Students

10. Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 20 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Yankton County, SD

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Yankton County, SD has a total population of 23,310 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Yankton County, SD

5,716

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Yankton County, SD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

15.80 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

13.58 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yankton County, SD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Yankton County, SD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,340 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Yankton County, SD Internet Health Assessment.

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