Bennett County School District 03-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 471 students in Bennett County School District 03-1. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Bennett County School District 03-1 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Bennett County School District 03-1, 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 60-69% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.53
# American Indian Students
259 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
55%
14%
# Asian Students
4 Students
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,730 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
74 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
16%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
106 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
22%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
40
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
54
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,221 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 $36,238 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Bennett County School District 03-1?
Bennett County School District 03-1 manages 3 public schools serving 471 students.
What is the rank of Bennett County School District 03-1?
Bennett County School District 03-1 is ranked #142 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bennett County School District 03-1?
55% of Bennett County School District 03-1 students are American Indian, 22% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bennett County School District 03-1?
Bennett County School District 03-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Bennett County School District 03-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,238 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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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 471 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 60-69% (Btm 50% in SD)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
