Top Rankings
Rosholt School District 54-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 227 students in Rosholt School District 54-4. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Rosholt School District 54-4 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
227 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rosholt School District 54-4, 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.53
% American Indian
13%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
69%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,626 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,846 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,626
$13,121
Spending / Student
$15,846
$12,623
Best Rosholt School District 54-4 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rosholt High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 Finley Ave
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Rosholt Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Finley Ave
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4283
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4283
Gr: K-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
White Rock Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47788 102nd St
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4790
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4790
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Rosholt Middle School - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Finley Ave
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Gr: 6-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rosholt School District 54-4?
Rosholt School District 54-4 manages 4 public schools serving 227 students.
What is the rank of Rosholt School District 54-4?
Rosholt School District 54-4 is ranked #87 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rosholt School District 54-4?
69% of Rosholt School District 54-4 students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rosholt School District 54-4?
Rosholt School District 54-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Rosholt School District 54-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,846 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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