Top Rankings
Edgemont School District 23-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 131 students in Edgemont School District 23-1. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Edgemont School District 23-1 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
2 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
131 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Edgemont School District 23-1, 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.53
% American Indian
8%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
84%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,214 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,076 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,214
$13,121
Spending / Student
$20,076
$12,623
Best Edgemont School District 23-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgemont High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Edgemont Elementary - 03
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edgemont School District 23-1?
Edgemont School District 23-1 manages 2 public schools serving 131 students.
What is the rank of Edgemont School District 23-1?
Edgemont School District 23-1 is ranked #126 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Edgemont School District 23-1?
84% of Edgemont School District 23-1 students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edgemont School District 23-1?
Edgemont School District 23-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Edgemont School District 23-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,076 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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