Top Rankings
Pierre School District 32-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,749 students in Pierre School District 32-2. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Pierre School District 32-2 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
5 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
2,749 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pierre School District 32-2, 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 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Graduation Rate
92%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.53
% American Indian
15%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
66%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,136 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 $10,798 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,136
$13,047
Spending / Student
$10,798
$12,552
Best Pierre School District 32-2 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buchanan Elementary - 03
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 N Buchanan Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7310
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7310
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
T F Riggs High School - 01
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7350
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7350
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Elementary - 08
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2306 Brookstone Loop
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary - 06
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Poplar Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7320
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7320
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
309 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7330
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7330
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pierre School District 32-2?
Pierre School District 32-2 manages 5 public schools serving 2,749 students.
What is the rank of Pierre School District 32-2?
Pierre School District 32-2 is ranked #54 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pierre School District 32-2?
66% of Pierre School District 32-2 students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pierre School District 32-2?
Pierre School District 32-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Pierre School District 32-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,798 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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