South Dakota Public Schools
South Dakota has 700 open public schools, including 320 elementary, 171 middle, and 191 high schools.
320
Elementary
171
Middle
191
High School
0
Charter
Student Demographics (SY 2023-2024)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99,028 | 70% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14,815 | 10% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 12,009 | 8% |
| Two or more races | 8,401 | 6% |
| Black or African American | 4,754 | 3% |
| Asian | 2,260 | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 200 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 141,467 | 72,729M / 68,738F |
Source: NCES CCD State Membership (SEA 052), SY 2023-2024.
Schools
Largest Districts
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
25,122
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
12,743
Harrisburg School District 41-2
5,912
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
4,949
Aberdeen School District 06-1
4,326
Watertown School District 14-4
3,803
Brookings School District 05-1
3,431
Meade School District 46-1
3,068
Yankton School District 63-3
3,036
Huron School District 02-2
2,917
Pierre School District 32-2
2,762
Douglas School District 51-1
2,750
Mitchell School District 17-2
2,735
Spearfish School District 40-2
2,438
Tea Area School District 41-5
2,362
Todd County School District 66-1
2,044
Oglala Lakota County 65-1
1,798
Vermillion School District 13-1
1,436
West Central School District 49-7
1,413
Dakota Valley School District 61-8
1,387
Related Data
- South Dakota population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- South Dakota teacher salary data → WageDepth.com