Harding County School District 31-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 224 students in Harding County School District 31-1. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Harding County School District 31-1 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Harding County School District 31-1, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 148 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.51
# American Indian Students
4 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
213 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
95%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
24
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
13
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
17
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
12
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
14
9,578
# 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 $21,429 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,750 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Harding County School District 31-1?
Harding County School District 31-1 manages 5 public schools serving 224 students.
What is the rank of Harding County School District 31-1?
Harding County School District 31-1 is ranked #33 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harding County School District 31-1?
95% of Harding County School District 31-1 students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harding County School District 31-1?
Harding County School District 31-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Harding County School District 31-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,750 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 224 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
