| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corsica-Stickney School District 21-3 | Stickney | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 276 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Plankinton School District 01-1 | Plankinton | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 283 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| White Lake School District 01-3 | White Lake | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 129 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Aurora County compares
Together they enroll 688 students across 13 schools. The largest is Plankinton School District 01-1 with 283 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Aurora County, South Dakota
Aurora County has 3 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Aurora County is Corsica-Stickney School District 21-3 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Aurora County, SD?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Aurora County, SD. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Aurora County, SD?
Of the districts serving Aurora County, Corsica-Stickney School District 21-3 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among South Dakota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Dakota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Dakota only, never across state lines.