Top Rankings
Herreid School District 10-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 147 students in Herreid School District 10-1. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Herreid School District 10-1 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
147 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Herreid School District 10-1, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.53
% American Indian
5%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
84%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,299 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,823 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,299
$13,047
Spending / Student
$14,823
$12,552
Best Herreid School District 10-1 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herreid Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Herreid Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Herreid High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Herreid School District 10-1?
Herreid School District 10-1 manages 3 public schools serving 147 students.
What is the rank of Herreid School District 10-1?
Herreid School District 10-1 is ranked #25 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Herreid School District 10-1?
84% of Herreid School District 10-1 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Herreid School District 10-1?
Herreid School District 10-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Herreid School District 10-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,823 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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