Campbell County Schools & Education
Campbell County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,084
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,409
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#20
of 65 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Campbell County
Measured School Summary
Campbell County has midrange measured school signals (score: 46/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Campbell County spends $10,084 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 21% above the South Dakota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 36% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Campbell 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
3 public schools and 1 district 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
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #20 of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
75.0%
7.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,084
$2,675 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Campbell County has 3 public schools across 1 district, 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 Campbell 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.
Small-system county
Campbell County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#20
of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points above 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.
Herreid School District 10-1
Elementary to high school visible
151 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Herreid School District 10-1 is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Campbell County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Campbell 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.
A Concentrated Educational Hub in Herreid
Campbell County operates a streamlined educational system consisting of three schools and 151 students. A single school district manages the entire county infrastructure, which includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school.
Investment Levels and Graduation Metrics
The county invests $10,084 per pupil, which exceeds the state average of $7,409 but remains below the national benchmark of $13,000. The graduation rate of 75.0% trails both the South Dakota average of 82.4% and the national mark of 87.0%.
Herreid School District Leads the Way
The Herreid School District 10-1 is the sole provider of public education in the county, serving all 151 enrolled students. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county's boundaries.
Intimate Rural Learning Environments
Every school in the county is classified as rural, offering an average school size of just 50 students. Herreid Elementary is the largest campus with 76 students, while Herreid Middle School is the smallest with 35 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Campbell County
Reported Enrollment
151
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Campbell County
Herreid School District 10-1
3 Public Schools in Campbell 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herreid Elementary - 02 | Record | Herreid School District 10-1 | Herreid, 57632Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 76 |
| Herreid High School - 01 | Record | Herreid School District 10-1 | Herreid, 57632Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 40 |
| Herreid Middle School - 03 | Record | Herreid School District 10-1 | Herreid, 57632Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 35 |
Herreid Elementary - 02
Herreid School District 10-1
Herreid, 57632 / Rural: Remote
Herreid High School - 01
Herreid School District 10-1
Herreid, 57632 / Rural: Remote
Herreid Middle School - 03
Herreid School District 10-1
Herreid, 57632 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,084
State avg $7,409
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Schools in Campbell County, South Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Campbell County, South Dakota?
Campbell County operates a streamlined educational system consisting of three schools and 151 students. A single school district manages the entire county infrastructure, which includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school.
How do schools in Campbell County perform academically?
The county invests $10,084 per pupil, which exceeds the state average of $7,409 but remains below the national benchmark of $13,000. The graduation rate of 75.0% trails both the South Dakota average of 82.4% and the national mark of 87.0%.
What are the major school districts in Campbell County, South Dakota?
The Herreid School District 10-1 is the sole provider of public education in the county, serving all 151 enrolled students. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county's boundaries.
What is the school experience like in Campbell County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, offering an average school size of just 50 students. Herreid Elementary is the largest campus with 76 students, while Herreid Middle School is the smallest with 35 students.
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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.