South Dakota Schools

South Dakota's education system

As of 2006, South Dakota had a total primary and secondary school enrollment of 136,872, of which 120,278 were educated in the public school system. With 703 public schools in 168 school districts, South Dakota has the highest number of schools per capita in the United States. The current high school graduation rate is 89.9% and the ACT average is 21.8, slightly above the national average of 21.1. 84.6% of the adult population has at least a high school diploma and 21.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. South Dakota's average public school teacher salary in 2008 was $36,674, the lowest in the nation compared to the national average of $52,308.

The South Dakota Board of Trustees, whose members are appointed by the governor, governs six public universities in the state. South Dakota State University (SDSU) in Brookings is the state's largest university with an enrollment of 12,376. The University of South Dakota (USD) in Vermillion is the oldest university in the state and has South Dakota's only law and medical schools. South Dakota also has several private universities, the largest of which is Augustana College in Sioux Falls.

South Dakota's Famous Schools

There are many schools in South Dakota that are known for their academic excellence, extracurricular programs, and community involvement. Here are a few examples of schools in South Dakota that are considered to be well-regarded.

Brandon Valley High School: This is a public high school in Brandon, South Dakota, known for its strong academic program, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.

O'Gorman High School: This is a public high school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, known for its strong academic program, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.

Washington High School: This is a public high school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, known for its strong academic program, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.

St. Thomas More High School: This is a private, Catholic high school in Rapid City, South Dakota, known for its strong academic program, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.

Dakota Christian School: This is a private, Christian school in New Holland, South Dakota, known for its strong academic program, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.

It's worth noting that these schools are not the only notable schools in South Dakota, and there are many other schools that are considered to be well-regarded and have a good reputation. Additionally, South Dakota also has some of the most prestigious universities and colleges in the country, such as University of South Dakota, South Dakota State University, and Dakota Wesleyan University, which are also known for their academic excellence, research, and community involvement.