Top Rankings
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 965 students in Dell Rapids School District 49-3. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Dell Rapids School District 49-3 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
965 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dell Rapids School District 49-3, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.2%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
92%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,301 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,498 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$2,163 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,227 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,301
$14,736
Spending / Student
$13,498
$15,173
Best Dell Rapids School District 49-3 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
309 W 15th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Gr: K-4 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Gr: 5-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Dell Rapids High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dell Rapids School District 49-3?
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 manages 3 public schools serving 965 students.
What is the rank of Dell Rapids School District 49-3?
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 is ranked #9 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dell Rapids School District 49-3?
92% of Dell Rapids School District 49-3 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dell Rapids School District 49-3?
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Dell Rapids School District 49-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,498 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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