The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 20%
43%
Avg. Statewide: 25%
Top Ranked Counties with Best Public Schools in South Dakota (2024)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
43%
(3 out of 7)
(3 out of 7)
- Faulkton High School - 01
Rank: #7 of 616 (Top 5%)
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%) - Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10
Rank: #7 of 616 (Top 5%)
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%) - Faulkton Elementary - 02
Rank: #16 of 616 (Top 5%)
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Faulk County, SD Schools
Rank: #2-32 - 3.
21%
(5 out of 24)
(5 out of 24)
- Endeavor Elementary - 07
Rank: #15 of 616 (Top 5%)
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%) - Tea Area High School - 03
Rank: #39 of 616 (Top 10%)
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%) - Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
Rank: #43 of 616 (Top 10%)
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Lincoln County, SD Schools
Rank: #2-32 - 3.
21%
(3 out of 14)
(3 out of 14)
- Ipswich High School - 01
Rank: #21 of 616 (Top 5%)
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%) - Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
Rank: #21 of 616 (Top 5%)
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%) - Ipswich Elementary - 02
Rank: #59 of 616 (Top 10%)
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Edmunds County, SD Schools
Rank: #4-54 - 5.
20%
(3 out of 15)
(3 out of 15)
Rank: #4-54 - 5.
20%
(3 out of 15)
(3 out of 15)
- Ethan High School - 01
Rank: #7 of 616 (Top 5%)
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%) - Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
Rank: #49 of 616 (Top 10%)
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%) - Mitchell High School - 01
Rank: #56 of 616 (Top 10%)
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Davison County, SD Schools
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