Brule County Schools & Education
Brule County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
25/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
61.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
61.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,391
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,409
School Score
25/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#50
of 65 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Brule County
Measured School Summary
Brule County faces educational challenges with a school score of 25/100 and a graduation rate of 61.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,391 per pupil, Brule County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 35% below the South Dakota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 21.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Brule County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
25/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #50 of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
61.0%
21.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,391
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
9
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Brule County has 9 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Brule County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Brule County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#50
of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Chamberlain School District 07-1
Elementary to high school visible
851 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Kimball School District 07-2
Elementary to high school visible
357 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Kimball School District 07-2 is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Brule County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Brule County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Brule County, South Dakota
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
The Educational Framework of Brule County
Brule County operates nine public schools, consisting of four elementary, two middle, and three high schools. These schools serve a total of 1,250 students across two main school districts. This structure provides a traditional K-12 path within a strictly rural setting.
Chamberlain and Kimball School Districts
Chamberlain School District 07-1 is the primary educator, serving 851 students across three schools. The Kimball School District 07-2 manages five schools for its 357 students. There are no charter schools in the county, leaving all 1,250 students within the traditional public school system.
A Fully Rural Learning Environment
All nine schools in Brule County are classified as rural, creating a consistent environment for all students. Chamberlain Elementary is the largest school with 397 students, while the average school size across the county is 139. This scale allows for a familiar atmosphere where students typically move through the grades with the same cohort.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Brule County
Reported Enrollment
1,250
9 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Brule County
Chamberlain School District 07-1
Kimball School District 07-2
9 Public Schools in Brule County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Elementary - 03 | Record | Chamberlain School District 07-1 | Chamberlain, 57325Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 397 |
| Chamberlain High School - 01 | Record | Chamberlain School District 07-1 | Chamberlain, 57325Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 272 |
| Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 | Record | Chamberlain School District 07-1 | Chamberlain, 57325Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 182 |
| Kimball Elementary - 02 | Record | Kimball School District 07-2 | Kimball, 57355Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 123 |
| Kimball Middle School - 04 | Record | Kimball School District 07-2 | Kimball, 57355Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 96 |
| Kimball High School - 01 | Record | Kimball School District 07-2 | Kimball, 57355Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 79 |
| Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 | Record | Kimball School District 07-2 | Kimball, 57355Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 47 |
| Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 | Record | Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 | Platte, 57369Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 42 |
| Grass Ranch Colony High School - 15 | Record | Kimball School District 07-2 | Kimball, 57355Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 12 |
Chamberlain Elementary - 03
Chamberlain School District 07-1
Chamberlain, 57325 / Rural: Remote
Chamberlain High School - 01
Chamberlain School District 07-1
Chamberlain, 57325 / Rural: Remote
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
Chamberlain School District 07-1
Chamberlain, 57325 / Rural: Remote
Kimball Elementary - 02
Kimball School District 07-2
Kimball, 57355 / Rural: Remote
Kimball Middle School - 04
Kimball School District 07-2
Kimball, 57355 / Rural: Remote
Kimball High School - 01
Kimball School District 07-2
Kimball, 57355 / Rural: Remote
Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13
Kimball School District 07-2
Kimball, 57355 / Rural: Remote
Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
Platte, 57369 / Rural: Remote
Grass Ranch Colony High School - 15
Kimball School District 07-2
Kimball, 57355 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,391
State avg $7,409
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Schools in Brule County, South Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Brule County, South Dakota?
Brule County operates nine public schools, consisting of four elementary, two middle, and three high schools. These schools serve a total of 1,250 students across two main school districts. This structure provides a traditional K-12 path within a strictly rural setting.
What are the major school districts in Brule County, South Dakota?
Chamberlain School District 07-1 is the primary educator, serving 851 students across three schools. The Kimball School District 07-2 manages five schools for its 357 students. There are no charter schools in the county, leaving all 1,250 students within the traditional public school system.
What is the school experience like in Brule County?
All nine schools in Brule County are classified as rural, creating a consistent environment for all students. Chamberlain Elementary is the largest school with 397 students, while the average school size across the county is 139. This scale allows for a familiar atmosphere where students typically move through the grades with the same cohort.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.