Top Rankings
Warner School District 06-5 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 313 students in Warner School District 06-5. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Warner School District 06-5 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Warner School District 06-5 are Warner Elementary - 02, Warner Middle School - 03 and Warner High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Warner School District 06-5 has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in South Dakota.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
313 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Warner School District 06-5, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 148 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
93%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,125 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,741 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,125
$13,047
Spending / Student
$12,741
$12,552
Best Warner School District 06-5 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warner Elementary - 02
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 1st Ave Sw
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Gr: K-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Warner Middle School - 03
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 1st Ave Sw
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Warner High School - 01
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 1st Ave Sw
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Warner School District 06-5?
Warner School District 06-5 manages 3 public schools serving 313 students.
What is the rank of Warner School District 06-5?
Warner School District 06-5 is ranked #1 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Warner School District 06-5?
93% of Warner School District 06-5 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Warner School District 06-5?
Warner School District 06-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Warner School District 06-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,741 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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