Top Rankings
Vermillion School District 13-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,381 students in Vermillion School District 13-1. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Vermillion School District 13-1 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
3 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
1,381 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vermillion School District 13-1, 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 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Graduation Rate
77%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.53
% American Indian
8%
14%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
75%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,468 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,972 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,468
$13,047
Spending / Student
$10,972
$12,552
Best Vermillion School District 13-1 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vermillion Middle School - 02
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
422 Princeton St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7025
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7025
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Vermillion High School - 01
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E Main St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7035
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7035
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
701 W Dartmouth St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7000
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vermillion School District 13-1?
Vermillion School District 13-1 manages 3 public schools serving 1,381 students.
What is the rank of Vermillion School District 13-1?
Vermillion School District 13-1 is ranked #49 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 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vermillion School District 13-1?
75% of Vermillion School District 13-1 students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vermillion School District 13-1?
Vermillion School District 13-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Vermillion School District 13-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,972 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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