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American Schools / State detail

South Dakota

South Dakota spent $12,005 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #45 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$12,005
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#45/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
13.8:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
141,357
$1,697,055,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
21%
State
31%
Local
49%
Biggest districts in South Dakota
  1. Sioux Falls School District 49-5 25,123 $11,456
  2. Rapid City Area School District 51-4 12,747 $10,377
  3. Harrisburg School District 41-2 5,912 $11,031
  4. Brandon Valley School District 49-2 4,948 $10,306
  5. Aberdeen School District 06-1 4,326 $10,673
  6. Watertown School District 14-4 3,803 $10,402

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.