| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessington Springs School District 36-2 | Gann Valley | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 422 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Chamberlain School District 07-1 | Fort Thompson | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 851 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
How Buffalo County compares
Together they enroll 1,273 students across 10 schools. The largest is Chamberlain School District 07-1 with 851 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Buffalo County, South Dakota
Buffalo County has 2 public school districts covering 2 zip codes. The top-rated district in Buffalo County is Wessington Springs School District 36-2 (4/10). 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 Buffalo County, SD?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Buffalo 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 Buffalo County, SD?
Of the districts serving Buffalo County, Wessington Springs School District 36-2 has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 37th 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.