Jones County School District 37-3

The Jones County School District 37-3 in South Dakota is home to three schools: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The district as a whole is a strong performer, ranking 28th out of 147 districts in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The standout school in the district is Jones County Middle School - 04, which has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. The school's test scores are significantly above the state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Jones County High School - 01 appears to be the weakest performer in the district, with a low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and test scores that lag behind the state and district averages, especially in English Language Arts.

The elementary and middle schools in the district have very strong test scores, with over 70% proficiency in ELA and over 80% proficiency in Math for all grades. However, the high school struggles, with only 26.67% proficiency in ELA and 46.67% in Math for 11th grade. The district also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates at the elementary and middle school levels, which may be an area for the district to investigate and address.