| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canistota School District 43-1 | Canistota | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 293 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bridgewater-Emery School District 30-3 | Bridgewater | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 333 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Montrose School District 43-2 | Montrose | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 259 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| McCook Central School District 43-7 | Salem | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 434 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
How McCook County compares
Together they enroll 1,319 students across 14 schools. The largest is McCook Central School District 43-7 with 434 students. Districts here average 6.8/10, above the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in McCook County, South Dakota
McCook County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in McCook County is Canistota School District 43-1 (9/10). 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 McCook County, SD?
4 school districts serve zip codes in McCook 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 McCook County, SD?
Of the districts serving McCook County, Canistota School District 43-1 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 83rd 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.