Wessington Springs School District 36-2

302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 445 students in Wessington Springs School District 36-2. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Wessington Springs School District 36-2 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
6 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
445 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wessington Springs School District 36-2, 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 35% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#91 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
42%
50-54%
51%
35-39%
42%
35%
82%
(2022-23)
10.5%
22.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.53
% American Indian
3%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
92%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,515 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,055. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,924 is less than the state median of $12,560. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,515
$13,055
Spending / Student
$10,924
$12,560

Best Wessington Springs School District 36-2 Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Gr: 7-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Wessington Springs High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
904 2nd St Ne
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-1754
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
904 2nd St Ne
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9500
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Gr: 7-8 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wessington Springs School District 36-2?
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 manages 5 public schools serving 445 students.
What is the rank of Wessington Springs School District 36-2?
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 is ranked #102 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Wessington Springs School District 36-2?
92% of Wessington Springs School District 36-2 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wessington Springs School District 36-2?
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Wessington Springs School District 36-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,924 is less than the state median of $12,560. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 35% (Top 30% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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