Top Rankings
South Central 26-5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 43 students in South Central 26-5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in South Central 26-5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
43 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
South Central 26-5 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.50
# American Indian Students
19 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
44%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
21 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
49%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
10
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
5
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
2
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
7
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student (18-19)
$36,082
$14,816
Spending / Student (18-19)
$27,836
$14,567
Best South Central 26-5 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Central Elementary - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Birdsell St
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Grades: PK-5
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Central 26-5 School District?
South Central 26-5 School District manages 2 public schools serving 43 students.
What is the rank of South Central 26-5 School District?
South Central 26-5 School District is ranked #72 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Central 26-5 School District?
49% of South Central 26-5 School District students are White, 44% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Central 26-5 School District?
South Central 26-5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
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