Vermillion School District 13-1

1001 E Main St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Vermillion School District 13-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 772 students in Vermillion School District 13-1. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Vermillion School District 13-1 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
772 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Vermillion School District 13-1, which is ranked within the top 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 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#69 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
41%
42%
57%
51%
43%
42%
77%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.53
% American Indian
11%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
74%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,514 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 66% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,628 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 66% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,514
$13,146
Spending / Student
$19,628
$12,647

Best Vermillion School District 13-1 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vermillion Middle School - 02
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
422 Princeton St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7025
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Vermillion High School - 01
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 E Main St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7035
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
701 W Partmouth St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vermillion School District 13-1?
Vermillion School District 13-1 manages 3 public schools serving 772 students.
What is the rank of Vermillion School District 13-1?
Vermillion School District 13-1 is ranked #48 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vermillion School District 13-1?
74% of Vermillion School District 13-1 students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vermillion School District 13-1?
Vermillion School District 13-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Vermillion School District 13-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,628 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 66% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 772 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 77% (Top 20% in SD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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