| 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 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Groton Area School District 06-6 | Columbia | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 597 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Aberdeen School District 06-1 | Aberdeen | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 4,326 | 10 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Langford School District 45-5 | Claremont | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 242 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 | Hecla | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 476 | 6 | K–12 | 1 |
How Brown County compares
Together they enroll 6,126 students across 32 schools. The largest is Aberdeen School District 06-1 with 4,326 students. Districts here average 7.8/10, above the South Dakota average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Brown County, South Dakota
Brown County has 6 public school districts covering 14 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Brown County, SD?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Brown 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 Brown County, SD?
Of the districts serving Brown County, Warner School District 06-5 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th 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.