| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoven School District 53-2 | Hoven | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 117 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Gettysburg School District 53-1 | Gettysburg | Not rated | 211 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
How Potter County compares
Together they enroll 328 students across 6 schools. The largest is Gettysburg School District 53-1 with 211 students. Districts here average 9.0/10, above the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. 1 of the 2 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Potter County, South Dakota
Potter County has 2 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Potter County is Hoven School District 53-2 (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 Potter County, SD?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Potter 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 Potter County, SD?
Of the districts serving Potter County, Hoven School District 53-2 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 85th 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.