| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadoka School District 35-2 | Kadoka | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 328 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Jackson County compares
It enrolls 328 students across 6 schools. Its rating of 8/10 is above the South Dakota average of 5.6/10.
School Districts in Jackson County, South Dakota
Jackson County has 1 public school district covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jackson County is Kadoka School District 35-2 (8/10). 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 Jackson County, SD?
1 school district serves zip codes in Jackson County, SD. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Jackson County, SD?
Of the districts serving Jackson County, Kadoka School District 35-2 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 73rd 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.