For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 226 students in Armour School District 21-1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Armour School District 21-1 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
226 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Armour School District 21-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.6%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.53
% American Indian
2%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
85%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,416 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,730 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,163 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,227 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,416
$14,736
Spending / Student
$14,730
$15,173
Best Armour School District 21-1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armour High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 3rd St
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2153
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2153
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Armour Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Armour Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Armour School District 21-1?
Armour School District 21-1 manages 3 public schools serving 226 students.
What is the rank of Armour School District 21-1?
Armour School District 21-1 is ranked #113 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Armour School District 21-1?
85% of Armour School District 21-1 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Armour School District 21-1?
Armour School District 21-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Armour School District 21-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,730 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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