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Huron School District 02-2

150 5th Street Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Huron School District 02-2 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 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,078 students in Huron School District 02-2. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Huron School District 02-2 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
11 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
3,078 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Huron School District 02-2, 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#121 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
42%
44%
51%
31%
42%
77%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
20%
2%
% Hispanic
35%
9%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
39%
66%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,419 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,151 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,419
$13,047
Spending / Student
$11,151
$12,552

Best Huron School District 02-2 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Huron Colony Elementary - 13
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40068 399th Ave
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7800
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Riverside Colony Elementary - 15
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40361 200th St
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7800
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Our Home Asap - 12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40354 210th St
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Huron Middle School - 02
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1045 18th Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Huron High School - 01
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 18th St Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Washington 4-5 Center - 20
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1451 Mcclellan Dr
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7895
Gr: 4-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Madison 2-3 Center - 19
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1680 Idaho Ave Se
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7885
Gr: 2-3 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
555 Mellette Ave Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7875
Gr: K-1 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
701 18th St Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
705 N Dakota Ave
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Our Home Rediscovery - 77
Alternative School
40354-210th St
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Huron School District 02-2?
Huron School District 02-2 manages 11 public schools serving 3,078 students.
What is the rank of Huron School District 02-2?
Huron School District 02-2 is ranked #119 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) 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 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 Huron School District 02-2?
39% of Huron School District 02-2 students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Huron School District 02-2?
Huron School District 02-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Huron School District 02-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,151 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,078 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 77% (Top 20% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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