For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 272 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 44% (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 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
272 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.8%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% American Indian
3%
14%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
1%
3%
% White
90%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,235 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,824 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$4 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,235
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,824
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Woonsocket School District 55-4 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woonsocket High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 N 2nd Ave
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Woonsocket School District 55-4?
Woonsocket School District 55-4 manages 2 public schools serving 272 students.
What is the rank of Woonsocket School District 55-4?
Woonsocket School District 55-4 is ranked #95 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 Woonsocket School District 55-4?
90% of Woonsocket School District 55-4 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Woonsocket School District 55-4?
Woonsocket School District 55-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to 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 $15,824 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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