Top Rankings
Wagner Community School District 11-4 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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 919 students in Wagner Community School District 11-4. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Wagner Community School District 11-4 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% 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
4 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
919 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wagner Community School District 11-4, 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 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.3%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% American Indian
57%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
30%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,495 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,158 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$19 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,495
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,158
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Wagner Community School District 11-4 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wagner High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-5426
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-5426
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Wagner Elementary - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3393
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3393
Gr: K-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Wagner Middle School - 03
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Gr: 5-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-4354
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-4354
Gr: PK | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 manages 4 public schools serving 919 students.
What is the rank of Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 is ranked #119 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: 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 Wagner Community School District 11-4?
57% of Wagner Community School District 11-4 students are American Indian, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Wagner Community School District 11-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,158 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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