Top Rankings
Summit School District 54-6 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 182 students in Summit School District 54-6. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Summit School District 54-6 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
2 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
182 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Summit School District 54-6, 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.5%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.53
% American Indian
24%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
57%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,835 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,302 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,163 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,227 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,835
$14,736
Spending / Student
$15,302
$15,173
Best Summit School District 54-6 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Summit Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Summit School District 54-6?
Summit School District 54-6 manages 2 public schools serving 182 students.
What is the rank of Summit School District 54-6?
Summit School District 54-6 is ranked #135 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Summit School District 54-6?
57% of Summit School District 54-6 students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Summit School District 54-6?
Summit School District 54-6 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Summit School District 54-6's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,302 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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