Top Rankings
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 212 students in Sanborn Central School District 55-5. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Sanborn Central School District 55-5 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
4 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
212 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sanborn Central School District 55-5, which is ranked within the top 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
95%
66%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,825 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 $13,344 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,825
$13,047
Spending / Student
$13,344
$12,552
Best Sanborn Central School District 55-5 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Sanborn Central High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Upland Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24221 412th Ave
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sanborn Central School District 55-5?
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 manages 4 public schools serving 212 students.
What is the rank of Sanborn Central School District 55-5?
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 is ranked #58 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sanborn Central School District 55-5?
95% of Sanborn Central School District 55-5 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sanborn Central School District 55-5?
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Sanborn Central School District 55-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,344 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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