ClarkSD
A town of 70. Public schools that outperform most of South Dakota.
What makes Clark stand out
The 2 things Clark does most differently from other towns.
70 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Clark’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Deuel Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Clark/Willow Lakemaxpreps.com · Sep 26
- Waverly/South Shore Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Clark/Willow Lakemaxpreps.com · Sep 25
- Flandreau Boys Varsity Basketball @ Clark/Willow Lakemaxpreps.com · Sep 25
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clark. Another town gets a different order.
Clark’s public schools outperform 91% of South Dakota districts
The public schools Clark’s kids attend outperform 91% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Christian School Private | PK–12 | 106 |
Nearly a quarter of Clark is conserved land
1.5 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Clark has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Clark beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Clark | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.3% | 6.8% |