For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 306 students in Scotland, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Scotland, SD are Dawson Colony School - 20, Scotland High School - 01 and Scotland Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scotland, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Scotland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Scotland, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dawson Colony School - 20
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41544 Hwy 46
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Scotland High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
Scotland Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2717
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2717
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #44.
Scotland Middle School - 05
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Grades: 6-8
| 51 students
Scotland, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
711 4th St.
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Zenith High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
711 4th St.
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Scotland, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Scotland, SD include Dawson Colony School - 20, Scotland High School - 01 and Scotland Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Scotland, SD?
4 public schools are located in Scotland, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotland, SD?
Scotland, SD public schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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