For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 376 students in Dupree School District 64-2. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Dupree School District 64-2 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
376 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dupree School District 64-2, 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 70% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Graduation Rate
70%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.53
% American Indian
82%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
10%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,657 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,654 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,657
$13,146
Spending / Student
$22,654
$12,647
Best Dupree School District 64-2 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dupree High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
127 B St
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Dupree Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
127 B St
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Dupree Jr. High - 04
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
127 B St
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Gr: 7-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dupree School District 64-2?
Dupree School District 64-2 manages 3 public schools serving 376 students.
What is the rank of Dupree School District 64-2?
Dupree School District 64-2 is ranked #141 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 Dupree School District 64-2?
82% of Dupree School District 64-2 students are American Indian, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dupree School District 64-2?
Dupree School District 64-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Dupree School District 64-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,654 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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