Pierre School District 32-2

211 S Poplar Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Pierre School District 32-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,688 students in Pierre School District 32-2. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Pierre School District 32-2 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
5 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
2,688 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Pierre School District 32-2, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#53 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Pierre School District 32-2, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pierre School District 32-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pierre School District 32-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pierre School District 32-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Pierre School District 32-2 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.53
# American Indian Students
384 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
14%
14%
# Asian Students
29 Students
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
143 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
14 Students
4,730 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,800 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
67%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
317 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
246
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
181
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
189
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
204
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
190
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
189
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
227
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
222
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
232
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
233
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
195
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
198
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
182
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,411 in this school district is less 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 $11,044 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Pierre School District 32-2 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$30 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart displays total spending of Pierre School District 32-2 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,411
$13,121
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Pierre School District 32-2 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,044
$12,623
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Pierre School District 32-2 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pierre School District 32-2 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
T F Riggs High School - 01
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1010 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7350
Grades: 9-12
| 808 students
Rank: #22.
Buchanan Elementary - 03
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 N Buchanan Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7310
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Elementary - 08
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2306 Brookstone Loop
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary - 06
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N Poplar Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7320
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
309 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7330
Grades: 6-8
| 681 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pierre School District 32-2?
Pierre School District 32-2 manages 5 public schools serving 2,688 students.
What is the rank of Pierre School District 32-2?
Pierre School District 32-2 is ranked #49 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pierre School District 32-2?
67% of Pierre School District 32-2 students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pierre School District 32-2?
Pierre School District 32-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Pierre School District 32-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,044 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 90% (Top 20% in SD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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