| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platte-Geddes School District 11-5 | New Holland | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 512 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Corsica-Stickney School District 21-3 | Corsica | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 276 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Armour School District 21-1 | Armour | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 219 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 | Delmont | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 184 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Douglas County compares
Together they enroll 1,191 students across 16 schools. The largest is Platte-Geddes School District 11-5 with 512 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Douglas County, South Dakota
Douglas County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Douglas County is Platte-Geddes School District 11-5 (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 Douglas County, SD?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Douglas 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 Douglas County, SD?
Of the districts serving Douglas County, Platte-Geddes School District 11-5 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd 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.