Gayville-Volin School District 63-1

100 Kingsbury St
Gayville, SD 57031
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 286 students in Gayville-Volin School District 63-1. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Gayville-Volin School District 63-1 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
286 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gayville-Volin School District 63-1, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#128 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
42%
35-39%
51%
11-19%
42%
≥80%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
88%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,748 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,706 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,748
$13,121
Spending / Student
$12,706
$12,623

Best Gayville-Volin School District 63-1 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gayville-volin High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Kingsbury St
Gayville, SD 57031
(605) 267-4476
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #22.
Gayville-volin Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Kingsbury St
Gayville, SD 57031
(605) 267-4476
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Gayville-volin Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Kingsbury St
Gayville, SD 57031
(605) 267-4476
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gayville-Volin School District 63-1?
Gayville-Volin School District 63-1 manages 3 public schools serving 286 students.
What is the rank of Gayville-Volin School District 63-1?
Gayville-Volin School District 63-1 is ranked #128 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gayville-Volin School District 63-1?
88% of Gayville-Volin School District 63-1 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gayville-Volin School District 63-1?
Gayville-Volin School District 63-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Gayville-Volin School District 63-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,706 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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