For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 278 students in Woonsocket School District 55-4. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Woonsocket School District 55-4 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
278 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Woonsocket School District 55-4, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
% American Indian
3%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,277 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 $11,540 is less 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
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,277
$13,121
Spending / Student
$11,540
$12,623
Best Woonsocket School District 55-4 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woonsocket High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 N 2nd Ave
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Woonsocket Elementary - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 N 2nd Ave
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Grades: PK-8
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Woonsocket School District 55-4?
Woonsocket School District 55-4 manages 2 public schools serving 278 students.
What is the rank of Woonsocket School District 55-4?
Woonsocket School District 55-4 is ranked #92 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Woonsocket School District 55-4?
90% of Woonsocket School District 55-4 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Woonsocket School District 55-4?
Woonsocket School District 55-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Woonsocket School District 55-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,540 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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