Union County schools ranked by test score
Latest SD Smarter Balanced year (2024-25). 5 schools in Union County, South Dakota with reported English Language Arts scores. South Dakota state average: 50.4%.
| Rank | School | Level | English Language Arts | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beresford Elementary - 02 Beresford · Beresford School District 61-2 | Elementary | 62.0% | +11.6pp |
| 2 | Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 Alcester · Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 | Elementary | 59.4% | +9.0pp |
| 3 | Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 North Sioux City · Dakota Valley School District 61-8 | Elementary | 59.4% | +9.0pp |
| 4 | Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 North Sioux City · Dakota Valley School District 61-8 | Elementary | 51.8% | +1.4pp |
| 5 | Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 Elk Point · Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 | Elementary | 42.3% | -8.1pp |
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 English Language Arts test (school year 2024-25). Only public schools in Union 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.