For the 2026-27 school year, there are 173 top school districts in South Dakota, serving 146,776 students.
The most diverse district is Flandreau School District 50-3, with a diversity score of 0.7.
The largest school district is Sioux Falls School District 49-5, serving 25,060 students.
The highest graduation rate school district is Brandon Valley School District 49-2, with 97% graduation rate.
Top South Dakota School Districts (2026-27)
School District
# Students
Diversity Score
Graduation %
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