Top Rankings
Winner School District 59-2 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 3 public schools serving 827 students in Winner School District 59-2. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Winner School District 59-2 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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
3 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
827 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winner School District 59-2, 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.7%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
35%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% White
61%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,033 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,029 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,033
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,029
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Winner School District 59-2 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winner High School - 01
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 E 7th St
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Winner Middle School - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
431 E 7th St
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Winner Elementary - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 W 3rd St
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8170
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winner School District 59-2?
Winner School District 59-2 manages 3 public schools serving 827 students.
What is the rank of Winner School District 59-2?
Winner School District 59-2 is ranked #116 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 Winner School District 59-2?
61% of Winner School District 59-2 students are White, 35% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winner School District 59-2?
Winner School District 59-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Winner School District 59-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,029 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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