Top Rankings
Lennox School District 41-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,211 students in Lennox School District 41-4. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Lennox School District 41-4 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
5 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
1,211 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lennox School District 41-4, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 148 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.51
# American Indian Students
27 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
1,107 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
92%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
94
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
82
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
90
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
88
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
92
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,481 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,045 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,481
$12,971
Spending / Student
$13,045
$12,479
Best Lennox School District 41-4 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lennox Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 W 5th Ave
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Grades: PK-4
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Lennox Intermediate - 09
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
208 W 5th Ave
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Grades: 5-6
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Lennox Jr. High - 08
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 S Main St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Grades: 7-8
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Worthing Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Cedar St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 372-4114
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 372-4114
Grades: PK-4
| 126 students
Rank: #55.
Lennox High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S Main St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lennox School District 41-4?
Lennox School District 41-4 manages 5 public schools serving 1,211 students.
What is the rank of Lennox School District 41-4?
Lennox School District 41-4 is ranked #8 out of 148 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lennox School District 41-4?
92% of Lennox School District 41-4 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lennox School District 41-4?
Lennox School District 41-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Lennox School District 41-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,045 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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