Explore South Dakota EducationSouth Dakota Schools
839 schools across 177 districts serving 163,255 students
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163,255 students enrolled
- Public147,90491%
- Private15,3519%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
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Top Districts
| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 314 | 3 | 9.5 / 10 |
2 Arlington School District 38-1 Arlington | 157 | 5 | 9.0 / 10 |
| 562 | 7 | 9.0 / 10 | |
4 | 1,211 | 5 | 8.8 / 10 |
5 Timber Lake School District 20-3 Timber Lake | 362 | 3 | 8.5 / 10 |
6 Big Stone City School District 25-1 Big Stone City | 85 | 2 | 8.3 / 10 |
7 | 351 | 4 | 8.3 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
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Student Questioned; District Promotes SEL
Alleged incident in Flandreau School District 50-3 · South Dakota
A student was questioned by school administration after expressing an opinion about a pride flag displayed in a classroom. This occurred in a district that uses social-emotional learning materials promoting specific ideologies related to gender identity, racial equity, and social justice. These materials advise parents on LGBTQ+ terminology and link to organizations advocating for anti-racist education and social action.