Top Rankings
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 393 students in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
7 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
393 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 146 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.53
# American Indian Students
2 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,730 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
382 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
97%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
43
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
29
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
29
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
19
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,809 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,163 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,809
$13,121
Spending / Student
$19,163
$12,623
Best Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Faulkton Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Faulkton Middle School - 08
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
Rank: #33.
Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35075 148th St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15442 343rd Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15185 346th Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: #66.
Faulkton High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
15442 343rd Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District?
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District manages 7 public schools serving 393 students.
What is the rank of Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District?
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District is ranked #12 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 10%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District?
97% of Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District?
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,163 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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