| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groton Area School District 06-6 | Bristol | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 597 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Webster School District 18-5 | Grenville | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 551 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Langford School District 45-5 | Pierpont | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 242 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Waubay School District 18-3 | Waubay | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 183 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Day County compares
Together they enroll 1,573 students across 16 schools. The largest is Groton Area School District 06-6 with 597 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Day County, South Dakota
Day County has 4 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Day County is Groton Area School District 06-6 (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 Day County, SD?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Day 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 Day County, SD?
Of the districts serving Day County, Groton Area School District 06-6 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th 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.