Custer School District 16-1


Summary:

The Custer School District 16-1 in South Dakota operates 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district is ranked 58 out of 147 school districts in the state and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, Custer High School - 01 and Custer Junior High - 05 stand out as the top-performing schools. Custer High School - 01 ranks 24th out of 166 high schools in the state and earns a 4-star rating, with strong test scores and a high graduation rate. Custer Junior High - 05 ranks 21st out of 246 middle schools and earns a 5-star rating, with impressive test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

In contrast, Hermosa Elementary - 04 and Hermosa Middle School - 07 are the lower-performing schools in the district, with lower test scores, rankings, and ratings compared to the other schools. The district as a whole, however, appears to be performing above the state average in many areas, suggesting a quality education for its students.

District Detail

 527 Montgomery St
Custer, SD 57730

 (605) 673-3154

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 147 South Dakota districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 887

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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