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Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,853 students in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
1,853 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District, 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 20-24% has decreased from 5% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#148 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
42%
Graduation Rate
20-24%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.53
# American Indian Students
1,760 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
95%
14%
# Asian Students
5 Students
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,730 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
10 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
1%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
75
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
131
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
129
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
119
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
131
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
133
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
191
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
145
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
93
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,710 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 $20,414 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,710
$13,121
Spending / Student
$20,414
$12,623
Best Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 New Wolf Creek Rd
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6702
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6702
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
Red Shirt School - 04
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38 Tatanka Nunpa
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 255-4859
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 255-4859
Grades: PK-8
| 49 students
Rank: #33.
Lakota Tech High School - 10
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6697
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6697
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Batesland School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 454-4210
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 454-4210
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
Rank: #55.
Rockyford School - 03
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14 Bia 33
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-2438
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-2438
Grades: PK-8
| 434 students
Rank: #66.
Wolf Creek School - 02
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174
Grades: PK-8
| 570 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District?
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,853 students.
What is the rank of Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District?
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District is ranked #146 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District?
95% of Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District?
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,414 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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