For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 200 students in Henry School District 14-2. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Henry School District 14-2 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
200 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Henry School District 14-2, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.53
# American Indian Students
3 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
14%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,730 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
192 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
96%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
9
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
12
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
19
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
15
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
11
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
9
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,740 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,000 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,740
$13,121
Spending / Student
$14,000
$12,623
Best Henry School District 14-2 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Cedar
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
Henry Middle School - 03
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Cedar
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Rank: #33.
Henry High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Cedar
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Henry School District 14-2?
Henry School District 14-2 manages 3 public schools serving 200 students.
What is the rank of Henry School District 14-2?
Henry School District 14-2 is ranked #134 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry School District 14-2?
96% of Henry School District 14-2 students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Henry School District 14-2?
Henry School District 14-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Henry School District 14-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,000 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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