Top Union County Public Schools
- For the 2020 school year, there are 13 public schools in Union County, SD, serving 3,022 students.
- Union County, SD public school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking in the top 10% of South Dakota public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Union County, SD are Dakota Valley High School - 01, Beresford High School - 01 and Dakota Valley Elementary - 02. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Dakota public school average of 14:1.
Top Union County Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04 Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank: Top 30%409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605)934-2171
Grades: PK-6 | 230 students
- Alcester-hudson High School - 01 Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank: Top 50%102 E 5th
Alcester, SD 57001
(605)934-1890
Grades: 9-12 | 96 students
- Alcester-hudson Junior High - 03 Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank: Bottom 50%102 E 5th
Alcester, SD 57001
(605)934-1890
Grades: 7-8 | 38 students
- Beresford Elementary - 02 Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 20%209 S 4th St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605)763-5012
Grades: K-5 | 283 students
- Beresford High School - 01 Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank: Top 10%301 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605)763-2145
Grades: 9-12 | 218 students
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- Beresford Middle School - 03 Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 50%205 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605)763-2139
Grades: 6-8 | 172 students
- Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank: Top 20%80 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605)422-3840
Grades: K-3 | 396 students
- Dakota Valley High School - 01 Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank: Top 10%1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605)422-3820
Grades: 9-12 | 388 students
- Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 Math: 54% | Reading: 51%
Rank: Top 50%1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605)422-3830
Grades: 6-8 | 303 students
- Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 Math: 49% | Reading: 56%
Rank: Top 50%1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605)422-3830
Grades: 4-5 | 213 students
- Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 50%500 S Franklin St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605)356-5801
Grades: K-5 | 332 students
- Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank: Top 20%402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605)356-5901
Grades: 9-12 | 205 students
- Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 20%402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605)356-5901
Grades: 6-8 | 148 students
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