| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock-Tulare School District 56-6 | Hitchcock | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 232 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Huron School District 02-2 | Cavour | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 2,906 | 10 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wolsey-Wessington School District 02-6 | Virgil | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 359 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Willow Lake School District 12-3 | Carpenter | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 323 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Iroquois School District 02-3 | Yale | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 241 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Beadle County compares
Together they enroll 4,061 students across 28 schools. The largest is Huron School District 02-2 with 2,906 students. Districts here average 3.2/10, below the South Dakota average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Beadle County, South Dakota
Beadle County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Beadle County is Hitchcock-Tulare School District 56-6 (6/10). 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 Beadle County, SD?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Beadle 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 Beadle County, SD?
Of the districts serving Beadle County, Hitchcock-Tulare School District 56-6 has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 59th 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.