Top Rankings
Bowdle School District 22-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 90 students in Bowdle School District 22-1. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Bowdle School District 22-1 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
90 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bowdle School District 22-1, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.53
% American Indian
3%
14%
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
88%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,189 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,933 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,189
$13,047
Spending / Student
$21,933
$12,552
Best Bowdle School District 22-1 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowdle Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Gr: K-5 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bowdle High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bowdle Jr. High - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6272
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6272
Gr: PK | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bowdle School District 22-1?
Bowdle School District 22-1 manages 4 public schools serving 90 students.
What is the rank of Bowdle School District 22-1?
Bowdle School District 22-1 is ranked #73 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bowdle School District 22-1?
88% of Bowdle School District 22-1 students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bowdle School District 22-1?
Bowdle School District 22-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Bowdle School District 22-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,933 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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