Top Rankings
Plankinton School District 01-1 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 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 304 students in Plankinton School District 01-1. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Plankinton School District 01-1 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
7 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
304 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Plankinton School District 01-1, 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.53
# American Indian Students
20 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
78 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,730 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
200 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
66%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
18
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,694 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 $15,033 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,694
$13,121
Spending / Student
$15,033
$12,623
Best Plankinton School District 01-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plankinton Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Plankinton High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #33.
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #44.
Plankinton Jr. High - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: 7-8
| 30 students
Rank: #55.
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 4-8
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach - 06
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plankinton School District 01-1?
Plankinton School District 01-1 manages 7 public schools serving 304 students.
What is the rank of Plankinton School District 01-1?
Plankinton School District 01-1 is ranked #38 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plankinton School District 01-1?
66% of Plankinton School District 01-1 students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plankinton School District 01-1?
Plankinton School District 01-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Plankinton School District 01-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,033 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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