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Doland School District 56-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 141 students in Doland School District 56-2. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Doland School District 56-2 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
7 Schools
726 Schools
# Students
141 Students
146,805 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
10,616 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Doland School District 56-2, 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 PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.3%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
95%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,972 is higher than the state median of $13,053. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,085 is higher than the state median of $12,557. The school district spending/student has declined by 51% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,972
$13,053
Spending / Student
$16,085
$12,557
Best Doland School District 56-2 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Camrose Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16950 400 Ave
Frankfort, SD 57440
(605) 635-6302
Frankfort, SD 57440
(605) 635-6302
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Clark Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41181 179th St
Raymond, SD 57258
(605) 635-6302
Raymond, SD 57258
(605) 635-6302
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Hillside Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18248 Hillside Ln
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-5302
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-5302
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Hillside Colony High School - 07
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18248 Hillside Ln
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6302
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6302
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Doland High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 N Humphrey Dr
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Doland Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 N Humphrey Dr
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Gr: PK-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Doland Jr. High - 02
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 N Humphrey Dr
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Gr: 7-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Doland School District 56-2?
Doland School District 56-2 manages 7 public schools serving 141 students.
What is the rank of Doland School District 56-2?
Doland School District 56-2 is ranked #81 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Doland School District 56-2?
95% of Doland School District 56-2 students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Doland School District 56-2?
Doland School District 56-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Doland School District 56-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,085 is higher than the state median of $12,557. The school district spending/student has declined by 51% over four school years.
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