Top Rankings
Colome School District 59-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 135 students in Colome School District 59-3. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Colome School District 59-3 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
725 Schools
# Students
135 Students
146,792 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Colome School District 59-3, 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.6%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.53
% American Indian
18%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
70%
66%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,052 is higher than the state median of $13,054. The school district revenue/student has grown by 83% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,778 is higher than the state median of $12,558. The school district spending/student has grown by 94% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,052
$13,054
Spending / Student
$23,778
$12,558
Best Colome School District 59-3 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colome High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Colome Middle School - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Colome Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colome School District 59-3?
Colome School District 59-3 manages 3 public schools serving 135 students.
What is the rank of Colome School District 59-3?
Colome School District 59-3 is ranked #93 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colome School District 59-3?
70% of Colome School District 59-3 students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colome School District 59-3?
Colome School District 59-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Colome School District 59-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,778 is higher than the state median of $12,558. The school district spending/student has grown by 94% over four school years.
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