Best Schools in Yankton County, SD
Yankton County, SD has 27 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 14 elementary) serving 5,437 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Yankton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Yankton County, SD
The top high schools in Yankton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Irene - Wakonda High School - 01
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Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
2. Yankton High School - 01
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Yankton School District 63-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 942 Students
3. Bon Homme High School - 01
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Bon Homme School District 04-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 136 Students
4. Gayville-volin High School - 01
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Gayville-volin School District 63-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
5. Menno High School - 01
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Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 74 Students
6. Viborg-hurley High School - 01
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Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
7. Scotland High School - 01
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Scotland School District 04-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 81 Students
Best Middle Schools in Yankton County, SD
The top middle schools in Yankton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04
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Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 49 Students
2. Yankton Middle School - 02
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Yankton School District 63-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
3. Bon Homme Middle School - 02
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Bon Homme School District 04-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 110 Students
4. Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03
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Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 125 Students
5. Scotland Middle School - 05
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Scotland School District 04-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 82 Students
6. Gayville-volin Middle School - 03
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Gayville-volin School District 63-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 63 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Yankton County, SD
The top elementary schools in Yankton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tyndall Elementary - 04
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Bon Homme School District 04-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 155 Students
2. Scotland Elementary - 02
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Scotland School District 04-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 134 Students
3. Beadle Elementary - 03
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Yankton School District 63-3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 404 Students
4. Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02
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Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 161 Students
5. Stewart Elementary - 05
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Yankton School District 63-3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 278 Students
6. Lincoln Elementary - 04
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Yankton School District 63-3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students
7. Gayville-volin Elementary - 02
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Gayville-volin School District 63-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
8. Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
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Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 162 Students
9. Webster Elementary - 06
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Yankton School District 63-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
10. Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03
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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
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 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
15.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Yankton County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Yankton County, SD
How many schools are in Yankton County, SD?
Yankton County, SD has 27 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 5,437 students in total.
How do schools in Yankton County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Yankton County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Yankton County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Yankton County?
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: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Yankton County
School districts (2)
- Yankton School District 63-3 (6 schools)
- Gayville-Volin School District 63-1 (3 schools)