Top Rankings
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 303 students in Kadoka Area School District 35-2. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Kadoka Area School District 35-2 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
6 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
303 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Kadoka Area School District 35-2, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.53
# American Indian Students
133 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
44%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,730 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
161 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
53%
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
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
31
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
21
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,472 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,545 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,472
$13,121
Spending / Student
$18,545
$12,623
Best Kadoka Area School District 35-2 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kadoka Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2174
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2174
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Kadoka Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Grades: PK-5
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Kadoka Area High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2172
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #44.
Midland Elementary - 11
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 Main St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2171
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2171
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Rank: #55.
Interior Elementary - 09
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 A St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Rank: #66.
Longvalley Elementary - 10
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26840 Sd Hwy 73
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kadoka Area School District 35-2?
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 manages 6 public schools serving 303 students.
What is the rank of Kadoka Area School District 35-2?
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 is ranked #41 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kadoka Area School District 35-2?
53% of Kadoka Area School District 35-2 students are White, 44% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kadoka Area School District 35-2?
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Kadoka Area School District 35-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,545 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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