Top Rankings
Rosholt School District 54-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 227 students in Rosholt School District 54-4. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Rosholt School District 54-4 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
227 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Rosholt School District 54-4, 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.53
# American Indian Students
30 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
13%
14%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,730 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
156 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
69%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
15
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
17
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,626 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,846 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,626
$13,121
Spending / Student
$15,846
$12,623
Best Rosholt School District 54-4 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rosholt High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Finley Ave
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
White Rock Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47788 102nd St
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4790
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4790
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Rosholt Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Finley Ave
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4283
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4283
Grades: K-5
| 87 students
Rank: #44.
Rosholt Middle School - 04
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Finley Ave
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Grades: 6-8
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rosholt School District 54-4?
Rosholt School District 54-4 manages 4 public schools serving 227 students.
What is the rank of Rosholt School District 54-4?
Rosholt School District 54-4 is ranked #82 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rosholt School District 54-4?
69% of Rosholt School District 54-4 students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rosholt School District 54-4?
Rosholt School District 54-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Rosholt School District 54-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,846 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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