Top Rankings
Warner School District 06-5 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 312 students in Warner School District 06-5. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Warner School District 06-5 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
734 Schools
# Students
312 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Warner School District 06-5, which is ranked within the top 1% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 148 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
42%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%

Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.53
# American Indian Students
1 Student
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,730 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
291 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
93%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
28
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
22
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
25
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
19
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
17
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,167 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,782 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM

Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM

Revenue / Student
$13,167
$13,121

Spending / Student
$12,782
$12,623

Best Warner School District 06-5 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Warner Elementary - 02
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 1st Ave Sw
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Grades: K-5
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
Warner Middle School - 03
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 1st Ave Sw
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Rank: #33.
Warner High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 1st Ave Sw
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Warner School District 06-5?
Warner School District 06-5 manages 3 public schools serving 312 students.
What is the rank of Warner School District 06-5?
Warner School District 06-5 is ranked #1 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 1%) 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 overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Warner School District 06-5?
93% of Warner School District 06-5 students are White, 3% 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 Warner School District 06-5?
Warner School District 06-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Warner School District 06-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,782 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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