Top Rankings
Tri-Valley School District 49-6 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 932 students in Tri-Valley School District 49-6. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Tri-Valley School District 49-6 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
932 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tri-Valley School District 49-6, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
85%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,363 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,156 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,363
$13,121
Spending / Student
$13,156
$12,623
Best Tri-Valley School District 49-6 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tri-valley High School - 01
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Tri-valley Elementary In Colton - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Grades: K-4
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Grades: 5-8
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 S West Ave
Crooks, SD 57020
(605) 446-3538
Crooks, SD 57020
(605) 446-3538
Grades: K-4
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tri-Valley School District 49-6?
Tri-Valley School District 49-6 manages 4 public schools serving 932 students.
What is the rank of Tri-Valley School District 49-6?
Tri-Valley School District 49-6 is ranked #80 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tri-Valley School District 49-6?
85% of Tri-Valley School District 49-6 students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tri-Valley School District 49-6?
Tri-Valley School District 49-6 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Tri-Valley School District 49-6's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,156 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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