For the 2024 school year, there are 173 top school districts in South Dakota, serving 145,551 students.
The most diverse district is Huron School District 02-2, with a diversity score of 0.69.
The largest school district is Sioux Falls School District 49-5, serving 24,938 students.
The highest graduation rate school district is Dakota Valley School District 61-8, with 95% graduation rate.
Top South Dakota School Districts (2024)
School District
# Students
Diversity Score
Graduation %
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