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Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,696 students in Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
6 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
1,696 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1, 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 55% has increased from 5% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
42%
Graduation Rate
55%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)73.9%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% American Indian
95%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
1%
66%
Showing 2001–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,894 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,795 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$62 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$37,894
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$36,795
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakota Tech High School - 10
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6697
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6697
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1?
Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1 manages 1 public schools serving 1,696 students.
What is the rank of Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1?
Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1 is ranked #146 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1?
95% of Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1 students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1?
Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,795 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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