Jones County School District 37-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 51 students in Jones County School District 37-3. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in South Dakota.
Public High School in Jones County School District 37-3 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Public High School in Jones County School District 37-3 have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 80%.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Jones County School District 37-3, 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.53
# American Indian Students
13 Students
9,064 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
19%
# Asian Students
n/a
678 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
3,173 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,302 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
141 Students
30,695 Students
% White Students
77%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
60 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
2,000 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
33
# Students in K Grade:
15
304
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
304
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
261
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
262
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
284
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
334
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
412
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
439
# Students in 9th Grade:
15
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
11
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
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 $15,859 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,908 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 184 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
