Hughes County schools ranked by test score
Latest SD Smarter Balanced year (2024-25). 3 schools in Hughes County, South Dakota with reported Science scores. South Dakota state average: 44.3%.
| Rank | School | Level | Science | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buchanan Elementary - 03 Pierre · Pierre School District 32-2 | Elementary | 69.8% | +25.5pp |
| 2 | Jefferson Elementary - 06 Pierre · Pierre School District 32-2 | Elementary | 50.9% | +6.6pp |
| 3 | Kennedy Elementary - 08 Pierre · Pierre School District 32-2 | Elementary | 46.9% | +2.6pp |
About this ranking
Schools are ranked by the percentage of students who scored at or above the SD Smarter Balanced % Proficient threshold on the latest available SD Smarter Balanced Science test (school year 2024-25). Only public schools in Hughes County, South Dakota with a reasonable cohort size are shown. A higher percentage is better.
The comparison column shows the gap to the South Dakota statewide enrollment-weighted average. To compare against neighboring counties, use the full South Dakota ranking.