The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a school district which have placed in the top 5% 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: 42%
100%
Avg. Statewide: 71%
Top Ranked School Districts in South Dakota (2024-25)
School District
% of Schools in
Top 5% Statewide
Top 5% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
100%
(3 out of 3)
(3 out of 3)
- Ethan High School - 01
Rank: #46 of 636 (Top 5%)
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%) - Ethan Jr. High - 03
Rank: #49 of 636 (Top 5%)
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%) - Ethan Elementary - 02
Rank: #72 of 636 (Top 5%)
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Ethan School District 17-1 (SD) Schools
Rank: #22.
42%
(5 out of 12)
(5 out of 12)
- Fred Assam Elementary - 06
Rank: #26 of 636 (Top 1%)
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%) - Inspiration Elementary - 08
Rank: #34 of 636 (Top 1%)
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%) - Brandon Valley High School - 01
Rank: #37 of 636 (Top 5%)
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Brandon Valley School District 49-2 (SD) Schools
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