WorthenSD
A town of 264. Public schools that outperform most of South Dakota.
What makes Worthen stand out
The thing Worthen does most differently from other towns.
264 people, and everyone knows the way
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Worthen’s report card
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The data
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Worthen’s public schools outperform 97% of South Dakota districts
The public schools Worthen’s kids attend outperform 97% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockport Colony Elementary- 10 | K–8 | 12 | Not graded |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Worthen has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Worthen is
Worthen tracks South Dakota closely on all 26 CDC measures.
6.1% of Worthen is conserved land
1.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.