For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 397 students in Jerauld County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Jerauld County, SD are Wessington Springs High School - 01, Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 and Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerauld County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Jerauld County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Jerauld County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wessington Springs High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
904 2nd St Ne
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-1754
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-1754
Grades: PK-6
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #44.
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Grades: 7-8
| 47 students
Rank: #55.
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
904 2nd St Ne
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9500
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9500
Grades: K-6
| 15 students
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Grades: 7-8
| 6 students
Jerauld County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 40
Alpena, SD 57312
(605) 849-3258
Alpena, SD 57312
(605) 849-3258
Grades: K-5
| 6 students
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jerauld County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Jerauld County, SD include Wessington Springs High School - 01, Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 and Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92.
How many public schools are located in Jerauld County, SD?
7 public schools are located in Jerauld County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Jerauld County, SD?
Jerauld County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).
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