Top Rankings
Vermillion School District 13-1 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 3 public schools serving 772 students in Vermillion School District 13-1. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Vermillion School District 13-1 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
3 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
772 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Vermillion School District 13-1, 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.53
# American Indian Students
82 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
14%
# Asian Students
12 Students
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
18 Students
4,730 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
568 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
74%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
-
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
118
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
118
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
96
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
121
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
98
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,514 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 66% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,628 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 66% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,514
$13,121
Spending / Student
$19,628
$12,623
Best Vermillion School District 13-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vermillion Middle School - 02
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
422 Princeton St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7025
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7025
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
Vermillion High School - 01
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E Main St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7035
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7035
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 W Partmouth St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7000
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vermillion School District 13-1?
Vermillion School District 13-1 manages 3 public schools serving 772 students.
What is the rank of Vermillion School District 13-1?
Vermillion School District 13-1 is ranked #53 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 Vermillion School District 13-1?
74% of Vermillion School District 13-1 students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vermillion School District 13-1?
Vermillion School District 13-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Vermillion School District 13-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,628 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 66% over four school years.
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