South Central 26-5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 45 students in South Central 26-5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in South Central 26-5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
South Central 26-5 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
How many schools belong to South Central 26-5 School District?
South Central 26-5 School District manages 2 public schools serving 45 students.
What is the rank of South Central 26-5 School District?
South Central 26-5 School District is ranked #71 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 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%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Central 26-5 School District?
51% of South Central 26-5 School District students are White, 45% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Central 26-5 School District?
South Central 26-5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 45 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Top 1% in SD)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
