| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner School District 06-5 | Mansfield | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 314 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Frederick Area School District 06-2 | Barnard | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 171 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Groton Area School District 06-6 | Bristol | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 597 | 3 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Aberdeen School District 06-1 | Aberdeen | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 4,326 | 10 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Brown County compares
Together they enroll 5,408 students across 19 schools. The largest is Aberdeen School District 06-1 with 4,326 students. Districts here average 9.2/10, above the South Dakota average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Brown County, South Dakota
Brown County has 4 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Brown County is Warner School District 06-5 (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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