| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessington Springs School District 36-2 | Lane | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 422 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Huron School District 02-2 | Alpena | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 2,906 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Jerauld County compares
Together they enroll 3,328 students across 17 schools. The largest is Huron School District 02-2 with 2,906 students. Districts here average 3.5/10, below the South Dakota average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Jerauld County, South Dakota
Jerauld County has 2 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jerauld 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 Jerauld County, SD?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Jerauld 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 Jerauld County, SD?
Of the districts serving Jerauld 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.