Henry School District 14-2

111 N Cedar St
Henry, SD 57243
(District boundaries shown in map)
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 192 students in Henry School District 14-2. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Henry School District 14-2 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), 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
192 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Henry School District 14-2, 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#135 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

19%
42%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
51%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

20-29%
42%
(21-22)
≥50%
82%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
21.4%
22.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.53

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
14%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
n/a
9%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
3%
3%

Showing 2007–2022. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% White
97%
66%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,208 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,375 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,163 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$3 MM
$2,227 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,208
$14,736

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,375
$15,173

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Henry School District 14-2 Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 N Cedar
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Henry Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 N Cedar
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Henry Middle School - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
111 N Cedar
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Gr: 6-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Henry School District 14-2?
Henry School District 14-2 manages 3 public schools serving 192 students.
What is the rank of Henry School District 14-2?
Henry School District 14-2 is ranked #132 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 Henry School District 14-2?
97% of Henry School District 14-2 students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Henry School District 14-2?
Henry School District 14-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Henry School District 14-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,375 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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