Top Rankings
Herreid School District 10-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 147 students in Herreid School District 10-1. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Herreid School District 10-1 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
3 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
147 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Herreid School District 10-1, which is ranked within the top 20% 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
#18 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%

Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.53
# American Indian Students
8 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,730 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
125 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
85%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
9
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
12
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
13
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
11
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
14
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
7
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
12
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
7
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
11
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,299 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,823 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM

Spending
$2 MM
$1,844 MM

Revenue / Student
$17,299
$13,121

Spending / Student
$14,823
$12,623

Best Herreid School District 10-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herreid Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Grades: PK-5
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
Herreid High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #33.
Herreid Middle School - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Herreid School District 10-1?
Herreid School District 10-1 manages 3 public schools serving 147 students.
What is the rank of Herreid School District 10-1?
Herreid School District 10-1 is ranked #25 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Herreid School District 10-1?
85% of Herreid School District 10-1 students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Herreid School District 10-1?
Herreid School District 10-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Herreid School District 10-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,823 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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