| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meade School District 46-1 | Enning | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 3,058 | 11 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Douglas School District 51-1 | Ellsworth Afb | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 2,750 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Faith School District 46-2 | Faith | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 184 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rapid City School District 51-4 | Black Hawk | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 12,747 | 27 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Meade County compares
Together they enroll 18,739 students across 47 schools. The largest is Rapid City School District 51-4 with 12,747 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the South Dakota average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Meade County, South Dakota
Meade County has 4 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Meade County is Meade School District 46-1 (7/10). 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 Meade County, SD?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Meade 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 Meade County, SD?
Of the districts serving Meade County, Meade School District 46-1 has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 63rd 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.