For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 461 students in Wessington Springs School District 36-2. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Wessington Springs School District 36-2 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
7 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
461 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wessington Springs School District 36-2, 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 35% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#91 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
35%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.53
% American Indian
3%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
92%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,080 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,544 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,080
$13,047
Spending / Student
$10,544
$12,552
Best Wessington Springs School District 36-2 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Gr: 7-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Wessington Springs High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
904 2nd St Ne
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-1754
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-1754
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
904 2nd St Ne
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9500
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9500
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Gr: 7-8 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wessington Springs School District 36-2?
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 manages 6 public schools serving 461 students.
What is the rank of Wessington Springs School District 36-2?
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 is ranked #104 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Wessington Springs School District 36-2?
92% of Wessington Springs School District 36-2 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wessington Springs School District 36-2?
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Wessington Springs School District 36-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,544 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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