Top Rankings
Madison Central School District 39-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,169 students in Madison Central School District 39-2. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Madison Central School District 39-2 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
3 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
1,169 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Madison Central School District 39-2, which is ranked within the top 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 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.9%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
82%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,148 in this school district is less 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 $11,215 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,148
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,215
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Madison Central School District 39-2 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Elementary - 07
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Nw 9th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7721
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7721
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Madison High School - 01
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Ne 9th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7706
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7706
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Madison Middle School - 02
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Ne 9th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7717
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7717
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison Central School District 39-2?
Madison Central School District 39-2 manages 3 public schools serving 1,169 students.
What is the rank of Madison Central School District 39-2?
Madison Central School District 39-2 is ranked #72 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison Central School District 39-2?
82% of Madison Central School District 39-2 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison Central School District 39-2?
Madison Central School District 39-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Madison Central School District 39-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,215 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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