Lennox School District 41-4

305 West 5th Ave
Lennox, SD 57039
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Lennox School District 41-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,192 students in Lennox School District 41-4. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Lennox School District 41-4 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
5 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
1,192 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lennox School District 41-4, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#5 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
69%
42%
68%
51%
56%
42%
92%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.53
% American Indian
3%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
90%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,680 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,253 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,680
$13,047
Spending / Student
$13,253
$12,552

Best Lennox School District 41-4 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lennox Elementary - 02
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
305 W 5th Ave
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Lennox Intermediate - 09
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
208 W 5th Ave
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Gr: 5-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Lennox High School - 01
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 S Main St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Lennox Jr. High - 08
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 S Main St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Gr: 7-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Worthing Elementary - 05
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
230 Cedar St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 372-4114
Gr: PK-4 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lennox School District 41-4?
Lennox School District 41-4 manages 5 public schools serving 1,192 students.
What is the rank of Lennox School District 41-4?
Lennox School District 41-4 is ranked #5 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lennox School District 41-4?
90% of Lennox School District 41-4 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lennox School District 41-4?
Lennox School District 41-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Lennox School District 41-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,253 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,192 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in SD)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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