For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 418 students in Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
418 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 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
#113 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.51
# American Indian Students
6 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
6 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
368 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
88%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
38
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
39
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
28
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
28
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,022 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,416 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,022
$12,971
Spending / Student
$10,416
$12,479
Best Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cameron Colony Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28971 447th Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Viborg-hurley High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 W Park Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #33.
Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 W Park Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Grades: PK-4
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Adams St
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Grades: 5-8
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6?
Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 manages 4 public schools serving 418 students.
What is the rank of Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6?
Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 is ranked #113 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6?
88% of Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6?
Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,416 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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